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Columns 4 Publisher’s Note Lynn Knighton
6 Living With Children John Rosemond
Show Your Love!
The affection effect on marriage is important, and needs special attention during parenting years.
Diet Traps Every New Mom Faces Find out food fixes for the traps you may face as a new mom.
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38 Parenting Today’s Teens Mark Gregston
39 Dave Says Dave Ramsey
42 Growing Up Online Carolyn Jabs
12 Ways to Support a New Mom
Meals, visits, chores, and other creative ways to help new moms.
2017 Baby Guide
Our new and expectant parents guide will lead you to all your local needs for “baby”.
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67 A Page in a Book Gerry Paige Smith
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Publisher’sNote The Eastern Shore’s Foremost Parenting Source I vividly remember bringing home each of our girls from the hospital. The first time I was pretty naïve. Her first night home, Mary-Bradley slept a decent stretch of time during the night. I remember thinking, “This isn’t so bad. I can totally handle this.” Little did I know that she was still not fully alert and the long stretch of time she blessed me with was not going to be the norm. Nor did I realize exactly how sleeping in two hour increments would affect my mental, physical and emotional state. Through the years of bringing home each of my three girls, there were many days that I would have given just about anything for a long hot bath, a nap, a genie that would fold the never ending laundry, or a chance to actually fix my hair. Thankfully we had some amazing family and friends who were so kind to chip in and help with anything they could. Our parents volunteered to watch the baby so Brad and I could have an occasional dinner out. Friends brought over meals. We were very fortunate to have the support. I think they knew we needed all the help we could get! Whether is it providing dinner, helping with laundry or words of encouragement, there are many ways a person can help parents of a newborn. Sarah Lyons has a variety of ideas in this month’s article 12 Ways to Support a New Mom. This list is not just good for helping new moms, but a great resource for helping out others in need. Being a new parent is an amazing experience, but is also stressful and exhausting. Parents don’t have as much time for each other and are often not nearly as patient and understanding as they may have been when they were getting a full night’s sleep. It is important for new parents to make sure they are still taking steps to connect with each other. That does not necessarily mean hiring a babysitter to go out on a date night, but just simple gestures from time to time to let your spouse know you care. In honor of new parents and Valentine’s Day we have included a sweet article by Christa Melnyk Hines, Show Your Love! The Affection Effect on Marriage. Another resource we have included to help new and expectant parents is the Baby Guide on page 52. In this directory you will find baby boutiques, birth and lactation classes, physicians, consignment sales and even mommy and me fitness classes! Staying healthy through proper diet and exercise will not only help get you back down to your “pre-baby” weight, but even more importantly will give you energy, help you sleep better (when you get to sleep), increase endorphins helping your mood and provide you with long term health benefits. This is all easier said than done as a new mom. Finding the time can be difficult which is why we have included fitness classes in the Baby Guide where you can bring your baby. Healthy eating can also be a challenge because moms are often just grabbing whatever is easy and handy. To help avoid some of the new mom diet pitfalls, Sandra Gordon has provided some great tips in her article, Diet Traps Every New
Mom Faces. Whether you are a new parent, a more seasoned parent, or even a grandparent, you are sure to find several fun activities in this month’s family calendar. Make sure you check out the Mardi Gras Parade calendar in the Bits n Pieces section too! Wishing you all a February filled with love, laughter and, of course, Moon Pies!
Publisher Lynn Knighton lynn@easternshoreparents.com Editor DeAnne Watson deanne@easternshoreparents.com Associate Editor Kelly Watson Research Editor Christa Weinberg Contributing Writers Sandra Gordon Mark Gregston Christa Melnyk Hines Carolyn Jabs Sarah Lyons Dave Ramsey John Rosemond Robert L. Rux, M.D. Gerry Paige Smith
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LivingWithChildren by John Rosemond
Correcting Toilet Training Setbacks Q: My 31-month-old has been out of diapers for at least 8 months during the day. She has been very good with toilet training until recently. Now she goes for a while without accidents and then a period of a week or so with at least one accident a day. I can see she needs to go, but when I ask her she says no. At this point, if I try to get her to go, she begins screaming and crying and resisting. If I’m able to get her to the bathroom, she wets herself as I’m taking off her pants. I can’t help but get angry with her because I have tried to prevent the accident. She seems to be going backward with toileting. How do you suggest I deal with this? A: There are three obvious problems here: First, you are asking her if she needs to use the toilet when she obviously needs to use the toilet. That question is provoking a negative response and things begin to cascade
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from there. Many of today’s parents, I notice, have a habit of asking a question when they want a child to do something. “How about let’s pick up these toys now, okay?” actually means “I want you to pick up these toys now.” If that’s what the parent actually means, then that is what the parent should say. The question, because it implies that the child has a choice in the matter, is likely to result in pushback. Why would a child say he wants to pick up his toys if he has a say in the matter? The same is true of “Do you have to use the potty?” What you actually mean is “It’s time for you to use the potty.” Therefore, that is what you should say. Or, you can simply walk over to her, take her hand, say, “Come with me” and take her to the potty. Or—and this is my preferred recommendation—you simply say, “You need to use the potty” and walk away.
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This approach would begin to defuse the power struggle you’ve created concerning this issue. The second problem is that you have to remove her clothing for her. A child who is having accidents (more accurately called “on-purposes) during the day should be wearing clothes she can remove without your help, and the fewer articles of clothing your daughter has to remove or pull down, the better. Make this as simple as possible for her. The third problem is your anger, which is fueling the power struggle and contributing to the downward spiral that you and your daughter are caught up in. You need some anger management, so here goes: When she has an “accident,” tell her that her doctor says she has to remain in the bathroom until she uses the potty correctly. Give her a cup full of water to hasten the process. Assigning the authority in the situation to a third party whose authority is already accepted by the child is a very strategic way of defusing a parent-child power struggle and getting things back on track. Family psychologist John Rosemond answers parents’ questions at www.johnrosemond.com and parentguru.com.
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FEEF’s 29th Annual Mayor’s Tourney to Benefit Fairhope Schools
Take a stand for public education and register now for FEEF’s 29th Annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament. The tourney, organized by Fairhope Educational Enrichment Foundation and The City of Fairhope, is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, at Quail Creek Golf Course. Proceeds provide Fairhope students with innovative and creative programs including science labs, engineering, art, music, and theatre. With title sponsor Terry Thompson Chevrolet and chaired by Jake Defee, the tournament returns this year with a full day format allowing space for both corporate and individual teams. Preferred morning and afternoon tee times are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sponsorship includes Wednesday’s practice round ($17 cart fee only), Thursday’s round, complimentary breakfast, lunch, beverages on the course, dinner, and the chance to win door prizes generously donated by local businesses. The tournament format is a four-person scramble with a morning shotgun start beginning at 8 a.m. and afternoon shotgun start at 1 p.m. Winners in the low net and low gross categories will receive prizes. Hole-in-one prizes, including cars and cash, will be awarded to anyone making a hole-in-one on designated par 3s. Prizes will also be awarded for closest to the pin on each par 3, the longest drive, and the putting contest. Non-golfers can participate by adopting a tee sign, honoring a teacher, coach or classroom, for $150. Twenty-five dollars from each tee sign sold goes to the honoree for use in the classroom. FEEF will display the tee sign at one of 18 tee boxes during the tournament and again outside the schools during the week following the tournament. Year-round advertising on Quail Creek tee markers is also available. Pending space available, the registration deadline is Friday, March 17. Visit www.feefonline.org to download a sponsorship form and reserve your sponsorship, team, tee sign, or tee marker today. For more information, call 990-FEEF or email info@feefonline.org.
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Cirque du Mardi Gras! February 1 - 14
Venardos Circus proudly presents an all-new experience: CIRQUE du MARDI GRAS! Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laughout-loud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos' own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you're in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you've never seen. All entry tickets include access to our Interactive Pre-show (beginning one hour before showtime). Mingle with performers and enjoy a unique array of midway games & prizes, gourmet snacks, and premium cocktails. Then the lights dim, and our Cirque Spectacular gets underway! General admission and two tiers of luxurious VIP seating available. Learn more at VenardosCircus.com!
Mobile Chocolate Festival
The 9th Annual Mobile Chocolate Festival, a celebration of all things chocolate, will be held at The Grounds on Saturday March 4, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., with all proceeds to benefit Penelope House. There will be vendors offering samples of their chocolate-related products as well as selling their products. Vendors vary from having chocolate-themed wares to succulent confections to jewelry to bath and body products. Also featured: Children’s Area, Mobile Fixture Demonstration Stage, Chocolate Challenge featuring professionals, amateurs, and youth divisions, Project Yum Way where students and aspiring designers participate in a fashion display of chocolate inspired fashions made from chocolate candy wrappers, Cupcake Booth, Chocolate Martini tasting, Magic Memories Photo Booth, and much more. Admission is free for children 13 & under; General admission $3.00 in advance, $5.00 day of the event. Parking is free. Call for more details (251-342-2809), like Mobile Chocolate Festival on facebook, and/or visit www.mobilechocolatefestival.com.
Gulf Coast Talent Showcase Encourages Children to Pursue Performing Arts
Distinguished Young Women is launching a new program, Gulf Coast Spotlight Talent Showcase, in an effort to shine a light on talented young performers in Mobile and Baldwin Counties, encourage and reward their pursuits and give funds to our local schools to support arts programs, thereby reaching more children in the Gulf Coast region. Spotlight is open to boys and girls in grades 1 – 12 living in Mobile & Baldwin Counties. It is free to enter and individuals and groups are welcome. We are in search of ANY type of performing talent! Interested performers must apply by February 17th on the event’s website – www.GulfCoastSpotlight. com. The top 60 performers/groups will be selected and notified by March 6. Performers will be divided into 4 competition divisions: Mini (grades 1-3); Kids (grades 4-6); Junior (grades 7-9); Senior (grades 10-12). The showcases will take place on Sunday, March 19th at Saraland High School. The Mini and Kids divisions will compete during a show at 2 p.m. and the Junior and Senior divisions will compete that evening with their showcase starting at 6 p.m. A First Place and Runner-Up will be chosen in each division. The prizes for the winners in each of our four age divisions will be performance appearances for the children, including performing during the Distinguished Young Women national finals at the Mobile Civic Center, and money given to their school to be used for arts programming. Eastern Shore Parents I February 2017
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SFEEF Gator Chase to be Held February 11
The Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation (SFEEF) is excited to announce The Gator Chase 5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run to be held Saturday, February 11 starting at 8 a.m. for the 5K and 9 a.m. for the Fun Run. The race will begin at Five Rivers on Spanish Fort Causeway. This is a Certified 5K course. Fun Run course is approximately 1 mile. Participants can register online @ eventbrite.com or in person at McCoy Outdoor in Mobile, Run-N-Tri in Mobile; Running Wild in Fairhope, or any Spanish Fort School until noon on Thursday, Feb. 9. Race day registration will be available from 7-7:45 a.m. Pre-register by 1/20 for the lowest registration fees. To guarantee a long-sleeve shirt on race day, you must submit your application by Feb. 1st. Please stay for Post-Race fun! Awards ceremony, after party, Chic Fil A kids zone, food and more! The Gator Chase Race benefits Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation (SFEEF) in providing educational enrichment opportunities for students who attend Spanish Fort schools. This year funds will go to refurbish the SFHS Snozelyn Room Multi Sensory Room, teacher / student grants and Principal school block grants. Go to http://www.sfeef.com to donate or contact Sheren LeBlanc at 604-3728 for additional information.
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Original Oyster House Sponsors Oyster Trailblazer Calendar for Oyster Restoration
With the historic launch of Alabama’s first Oyster Shell Recycling Program, the timing was perfect for the 2017 Oyster Trailblazer Calendar to reiterate the importance of the oyster reef restoration in an educational calendar and color book for artists of all ages. The Oyster Trailblazer Calendar is a 101 on precious bivalves, sharing their abundant benefits that include cleaning our waters, protecting our shorelines and feeding us with some of the tastiest cuisine while providing huge nutritional benefits. The Original Oyster House will donate 1,000 calendars on a first-come, first-serve basis to educators who can integrate information into their science program or to utilize them as rewards for environmental stewardship. The calendars will also be included in the Original Oyster House giving back program. The oyster calendar, illustrated by local artist Alex VanArsdale, captures regional landscape, culture and folklore. The calendar also includes the Oyster Trail sculptures scattered along the Gulf Coast as well as Gulf Coast Ducks, Battleship Alabama and the Original Oyster House coupons. The Original Oyster House wanted to do its part in helping educate the community about oyster reef restoration and was the first restaurant to sign up for the Oyster Shell Recycling Program, which launched in October of 2016 and will begin in Gulf Shores at the end of January. For more information on the Oyster Trailblazer Calendar please call 251-490-5878 or visit www.originaloysterhouse.com/trailblazer.
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Rotary Club Chilly Run at Junior Women’s Club Chili Cook-off
The Bay Minette Rotary Club and Heritage Junior Women's Club will again join forces to put on fundraisers for the North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education. The events will be held Feb. 18 at the Community Kids Park in Bay Minette. The Rotary Club's ninth annual "Chilly Run" will begin at 9 a.m. for the 5K run/race walk and 10 a.m. for the 1-mile fun run. The chili cook-off sponsored by HJWC begins at 10 a.m. Both clubs again chose the coalition as beneficiary and proceeds will help fund teacher grants for the nine schools in the Baldwin County High School feeder pattern. The HJWC Chili Cook-off will feature several prizes including best overall chili, best nonchili chili, hottest chili, crowd favorite and other categories. Teams can be formed in clubs, organizations, businesses or among friends. Booths are $25 and entrants must provide at least seven gallons of chili. Admission tickets are $5 to sample chili. To register a team, or other information, call Ashley Jones at 251-937-5665. The day's activities will also include performances by area school groups. Registration for the Chilly Run is $15 for students and $20 for adults. After that date, the price is $20 and $25 respectively. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a T-shirt and all others will be given out on first-come, first-served basis. Participants will also receive one ticket to the chili cook-off. Fruits, snacks and beverages will also be provided. Race packets will be available for pick-up Feb. 17 at the North Baldwin Fitness Center or at the park on race day. Prizes will be awarded. Registration is available online at active.com or forms are available at the North Baldwin Fitness Center, Bay Minette City Hall, from Rotary Club members or by emailing Karmen Still at Karmen@sfmco.com. For more details, call Still at 251-421-3073. For information about sponsorships, contact Still or Davis. For more information about the North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education, visit its website at www.nbcee.org.
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Employees of the Year at the Original Oyster House
The Gulf Shores and Mobile Causeway Original Oyster House restaurants closed early for its annual Christmas party December 5 and 6 to celebrate its employees, the employee of the month winners and award from the pool of monthly winners, its two best staff members who exemplify the company’s mission and core values. Roderick Marks, back of the house key from the Mobile Causeway location and Matthew Simmons, line cook of the Gulf Shores were named the 2016 Employees of the Year.
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Mardi Gras Dog Walking Parade Aims to Help Homeless Pets – One Wag at a Time
There is a place where you can go this Mardi Gras season and celebrate your favorite sport with your twolegged and four-legged best friends, all supporting a good cause. The Haven, a no-kill nonprofit animal shelter that guarantees a loving home for homeless cats and dogs, is hosting their 14th annual Mystic Mutts of Revelry pet parade presented by McSharry’s Irish Pub on Saturday, February 18. This year’s theme for the parade is all about sports. The event would not be a real Mardi Gras parade without Royalty. This year, individuals who pre-register online to walk in the parade will be able to take a chance to have their “mutt” chosen as part of MMOR 2017 Royalty. For a donation of $5 per entry, your furry pet may be selected from the drawing to be part of the Royal Court. The winners will be notified on February 17, and will have the opportunity to ride on the official MMOR Royal float with their pet after being introduced to the crowd. Walkers can choose to wait and sign up the day of the parade at the hospitality tent from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. located inside the park. Pre-registration and same day registration fees are the same. Preregistration and same day registration fees are $10 per well-behaved, leashed and currently vaccinated dog and $10 per human escort age 6 years or older. “This is our 14th year hosting this important lifesaving fundraiser for our nonprofit. The funds raised from this family-friendly parade will directly benefit the homeless cats and dogs and provide us with the resources we need to end pet homelessness in Baldwin County,” said Michael Graham, executive director of The Haven. “In 2016, we saved over 721 homeless cats and dogs providing them with love, medical care, and a loving home,” he said, “and we need everyone to come out and support this fundraiser so we can save even more.” The parade will roll at 1:00 p.m. beginning on Morphy Ave. The official pre-pawty will begin at 11: 00 a.m. inside the park. There will be food and fun activities for all, and music will be provided by Grayson Capps. The Haven wants to end pet homelessness in Baldwin County and needs your help to make this happen. You can support this event by pre-registering or make a life-saving and tax-deductible donation by mailing your loving gift to The Haven c/o MMOR Post Office Box 1063, Fairhope, AL 36533. For more information about this event please visit www.havenforanimals.org/mmor/parade or call 251-929-3980.
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Baldwin Bone & Joint to Host “Many More Miles” Campaign
Giving New Life to Old Shoes for Those in Need You may have put a lot of miles on your old running shoes, but when you donate them to the “Many More Miles” campaign, your shoes will land on the feet of someone who really needs them. For the 14th consecutive year, Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C. will once again host this important community project, partnering with Mobile and Baldwin County YMCA branches, the Port City Pacers, USA Student Recreation Center and McCoy Outdoor Company to collect shoes for the homeless outreach programs of Wings of Life and Discovery Ministries. With the kickoff beginning the month of January each year, donations for 2017 are now being accepted with final shoe drop-offs received at the 2017 Azalea Trail Run on Saturday, March 25. Mobile and Baldwin County elementary students will also once again be given the opportunity to collect shoes and earn money for their schools’ P.E. programs. Baldwin Bone & Joint will award cash prizes to the individual P.E. programs for the top three schools donating the most shoes. So clean up those gently used athletic shoes, tie them together in pairs and drop them off at any of the following locations: • Baldwin Bone and Joint -1505 Daphne Avenue, Daphne • YMCA facilities in Mobile and Daphne • Dr. Glenn Glass, Daphne • McCoy Outdoor Company - 3498 Springhill Avenue, Mobile • The University of South Alabama Student Recreation Center • 2016 Azalea Trail Run Expo, Mobile Civic Center on March 19. For more information, call 621-5387.
17th Annual Chili for Charity Event for Ecumenical Ministries Inc.
This year’s 17th Annual Chili for Charity event for Ecumenical Ministries Inc. will again be held at Oak Hollow Farm, 14120 Greeno Road (US 98), in Fairhope on Saturday, February 25. Besides being able to sample some of the best chili that Baldwin County has to offer, music lovers can enjoy the pleasing tunes by local favorite, Blind Dog Mike and the Howlers and a performance by the Fairhope High School Encore Group. Add a bake sale with out-of–this-world homemade baked goods, a hay ride, inflatables for the kids, balloon artistry by Dr. Gee, antique tractors on display, and a mechanical bull ride for all ages. This cook-off is still one of the best bargains around. Adult admission is $12.50 in advance, or $15 at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. We also have handmade chili bowls made exclusively for the event by local potters, organized through The Kiln in Fairhope, just $20 each. Tickets are available in advance on the website, www.baldwinemi.org, at the offices of Ecumenical Ministries in Fairhope and Foley or at the gate the day of the event. Sponsorships and teams are always needed. For more information call: 251- 928-3430 (Fairhope) or 251-943-3447 (Foley) or visit our website, www.baldwinemi.org
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2017 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule Friday, February 17 • 6:45 p.m. - Apollo’s Mystic Ladies (Daphne) Starts behind the Daphne Civic Center on Scenic 98; south on 98 to College Avenue; west on College to Sixth Street; north on Sixth to Belrose Avenue; east on Belrose to 98; back north up 98 to end at the starting point.
south on Section to Fels Avenue; west on Fels to Church Street; north on Church to Fairhope Avenue; east on Fairhope to Bancroft Street; north on Bancroft to Magnolia Avenue; west on Magnolia to Church Street; south on Church to Fels Avenue; east on Fels to Section Street; north on Section to end at the starting point.
Saturday, February 18 • 1:00 p.m. - The Haven’s Mystic Mutts; Pets and Kids (Fairhope) Starts at Fairhoper’s Community Park located on the corner of South Church Street and Morphy Avenue. Walkers can pre-register online or register at the hospitality tent on parade day. Preregistration and same day registration will be the same fee. Registration on parade day ($10 per well-behaved, leashed and currently vaccinated dog and $10 per human escort age 6 years or older) will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All proceeds help The Haven continue their life-saving programs and services. • 6:45 p.m. - Knights of Ecor Rouge KOER (Fairhope) Starts at the Fairhope Civic Center on Section Street;
Friday, February 24 • 6:30 p.m. - Mystical Order of Mirams (Orange Beach) A two-mile stretch of Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182) from west to east. Starting at Wintzell's Oyster House (24131 Perdido Beach Boulevard) and ending at Alabama 161. • 6:45 p.m. - Maids of Jubilee MOJ (Fairhope) Starts at the Fairhope Civic Center on Section Street; south on Section to Fels Avenue; west on Fels to Church Street; north on Church to Fairhope Avenue; east on Fairhope to Bancroft Street; north on Bancroft to Magnolia Avenue; west on Magnolia to Church Street; south on Church to Fels Avenue; east on Fels to Section Street; north on Section to end at the starting point.
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Saturday, February 25 • 11:00 a.m. - Foley Parade (Foley) Starts at West Roosevelt and Alston and travels north on Alston; turns west on 98 (West Laurel Avenue); turns south on Oak Street; turns east on West Roosevelt and ends at Alston. • 12:00 p.m. - Mystic Revelers (Bay Minette) Starts at the middle school, at Dobson and West Seventh Street; south on Dobson to West Seventh Street; east on Seventh to McMeans Avenue (Alabama 59); south on McMeans to D'Olive Street; east on D'Olive, through Courthouse Square, to Hoyle Avenue; south on Hoyle to First Street; west on First to the civic center and disband. • 2:00 p.m. - Krewe of Mullet Mates (Mullet Point/Point Clear) Mullet Point - The entire five-mile route follows Baldwin County Highway 1, starting at Mullet Point Park and traveling southeast to the end of the road, just past Baldwin County Highway 27. • 5:30 p.m. - Mystics of Pleasure (Orange Beach) A two-mile stretch of Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182) from west to east. Starting at Wintzell's Oyster House (24131 Perdido Beach Boulevard) and ending at Alabama 161. • 6:45 p.m. - Shadow Barons (Daphne) Starts behind the Daphne Civic Center on Scenic 98; south on 98 to College Avenue; west on College to Sixth Street; north on Sixth to Belrose Avenue; east on Belrose to 98; back north up 98 to end at the starting point.
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Sunday, February 26 (Joe Cain Day) • 2:29 p.m. - Loyal Order of Fire Trucks (Daphne) Starts behind the Daphne Civic Center on Scenic 98; south on 98 to College Avenue; west on College to Sixth Street; north on Sixth to Belrose Avenue; east on Belrose to 98; back north up 98 to end at the starting point.
Visit JLMJubileeBargains.org for updates about location and donation dates or to purchase advance tickets!
Monday, February 27 (Lundi Gras) • 6:45 p.m. - Order of Mystic Magnolias OOM (Fairhope) Starts at the Fairhope Civic Center on Section Street; south on Section to Fels Avenue; west on Fels to Church Street; north on Church to Fairhope Avenue; east on Fairhope to Bancroft Street; north on Bancroft to Magnolia Avenue; west on Magnolia to Church Street; south on Church to Fels Avenue; east on Fels to Section Street; north on Section to end at the starting point. • 4:00 p.m. - The Wharf Kid and Pet Parade Dress up your kids and pets and come participate in this annual family fun parade! Line up begins in front of the Ferris Wheel and the parade will stroll down Main Street. The Float Parade begins at 6 p.m. and takes place on Main Street. Kids activities to take place from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Activities will include face painting ($5-$10), bouncy houses, live animals, rock climbing wall, music, games and more. The SPECTRA Sound & Light Spectacular will take place on Main Street after the Float Parade.
Questions? (251) 4713348 or jubileebargains@juniorleaguemobile.org
Tuesday, February 28, (Fat Tuesday) • 10:00 a.m. - Gulf Shores Mardi Gras Association (Gulf Shores) Starts on Alabama 59 and 16th Avenue (in front of the Winn-Dixie shopping center) and travels south on 59 to Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182); turns east on 182 and ends at First Street. • 10:00 a.m. - LuLu’s Mardi Gras Boat Parade (Gulf Shores) Join us here at LuLu's on Fat Tuesday for the biggest Mardi Gras celebration in town. Come dressed in your finest beads and costume. Mardi Gras boat parade Begins at the Wharf and rolls into LuLu's at 5:00 p.m. Keep the party going with great music and fun! • 2:00 p.m. - Orange Beach Parade (Orange Beach) A two-mile stretch of Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182) from west to east. Starting at Wintzell's Oyster House (24131 Perdido Beach Boulevard) and ending at Alabama 161. Resources We do our very best to make sure all dates and times are accurate. Please check local websites listed below to confirm parade dates and times before attending. • www.mobilemask.com • www.mobilecarnivalmuseum.com • www.fairhopemardigras.com • www.gulfshores.com 15
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RSV Strikes Again Now that we are done with all the holidays and the kids are back in school and daycare, our schedules are a little less crazy (maybe!). However, this winter has brought lots of Flu, strep throat, and the “crud.” In addition, one of the most prominent players this year so far is Respiratory Syncytial Virus or RSV. RSV is a virus that can cause some serious respiratory symptoms in kids of all ages, but especially in infants. RSV usually starts off as a simple cold—runny nose, a little cough, and stuffiness. However, over the course of a few days, it can progress to wheezing, and rapid shallow breathing (80-90 times per minute). I know that there are several daycares and schools that have sent notes home regarding RSV, so I want you to be armed with information. Let’s talk about what is happening in the lungs so we can understand the treatment. Bronchiolitis is the general term for the infection that RSV causes. RSV isn’t the only cause, it’s just the most common and can be the most dangerous. In bronchiolitis, the lower airways become very inflamed and produce a lot of mucus. This obstructs the airways, causing the
respiratory symptoms. While there is no fool-proof way to prevent bronchiolitis, washing hands frequently and avoiding sick exposures can help. However, there are some risk factors. Anyone that is in daycare, even mother’s day out for a few half-days a week, anyone exposed to cigarette smoke, and younger siblings of school age children are at risk. The time from exposure to full-blown symptoms can be a few days, but the illness itself can last from 7-21 days depending on the severity! The virus is highly contagious and is spread through the air. The reason RSV is such a big deal is that is has been responsible for serious respiratory illnesses, hospitalizations, and even death in younger and/or premature infants. Now, not all cases end up being this serious, but sometimes it can be, so be on alert. The hard part about RSV in young infants and premature babies is that the rapid, shallow breathing can lead to fatigue and poor air exchange. When a child gets fatigued, they also tend to eat and drink less and in an infant can lead to dehydration. The treatment of RSV is tricky. Since it is a virus, antibiotics don’t help get rid
of the primary infection. However, you can develop secondary bacterial infections after the initial infection. The best treatments are supportive care. Humidifiers and saline drops can be useful, and sometimes, if the respiratory symptoms are severe enough, a nebulizer or breathing machine can help. The diagnosis of RSV is made at you doctor’s office and treatment options can be discussed. The most important thing is to keep a child hydrated. Oftentimes a child with RSV will take less volume of formula or breast milk at any sitting because of the increased work of breathing and fatigue. But a child will feed more often so that their intake will still be OK over a 24 period. Be on alert, RSV is here this year. Don’t hesitate to discuss this with you physician, especially if you have a young infant with respiratory symptoms.
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Fairhope Elementary Student Wins Gift Certificate to Page & Palette
Gulf Shores Elementary Students Enjoy Assigned Reading
Fourth grade students at Gulf Shores Elementary School are so excited about reading the novel “James and the Giant Peach”. We will be reading the novel over the next couple of weeks and incorporating poetry and many other standards. Pictured l to r: Nicolas Vidal, Dequinton Clark, Tucker King, and Alex Montez.
Children were encouraged to draw their favorite character from the Creative Outlet Dance Company's annual fall performance. This year it was “The Wizard of Oz”. Pictured here is Lila Jane Cook from Mrs. Corbett’s Kindergarten class at FES. She was the winner with her drawing of the munchkins. She received a gift certificate to Page & Palette. Great job Lila Jane!
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Scouts Earn Art Badge
Eastern Shore Art Center Community Outreach Director, Nancy Raia, helped the Robertsdale Pack 45 Webelos troop earn their art badge recently! They tried two different styles of painting and toured the Art Center. Den Leader, Mecia Carlson, was impressed with how Nancy was able to capture their attention, "Nancy Raia is certainly on fire! They enjoyed learning how to do the watercolor sunset. I myself had never done watercolor and was fascinated to see how the colors bled into the water to make something beautiful." Pictured, 4th Grade Boys left to right: Michael Carlson, Braylon Courtney, Gavin Patterson, and Brayden Allison.
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Gulf Shores Student on Cover of National Magazine
Gulf Shores High School student, Lauren Bradford, a junior, was selected to grace the cover of “Alabama Weddings” magazine’s January issue. The magazine reaches 300,000 readers and is covered nationally. She is an AP student involved in club leadership, the art department as well as other school academics and extra-curricular activities. Lauren is a talented violinist, model and artist. Photo credit: Dragonfly Photography by Miranda.
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Coalition Rewards North Baldwin Schools Teachers of the Year
the organization’s annual Summer Enrichment Camps and the foundation has distributed more than $75,000 in grants to teachers in north Baldwin schools. For more information about the foundation, and its member schools, visit www.nbcee.org.
The North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education recognized the Teachers of the Year during a recent meeting of the Bay Minette City Council. The education foundation presented each teacher with a bag full of gifts donated by area businesses and individuals, as well as $100 in cash provided by NBCEE. Teachers of the Years selected by north Baldwin schools include: • Baldwin County High School: Donna Steele • Perdido Elementary School: Sherry Hadley • Perdido Middle School: Linda Mathias (not pictured) • Bay Minette Middle School: Lisa Arnold and Jamie Knerr (not pictured) • Bay Minette Intermediate School: Edith Atkinson • Bay Minette Elementary School: Kelli Wallace • Stapleton Elementary School: Lisa Comer • Pine Grove Elementary School: Amy Doss • Delta Elementary School: Kathryn Ausborn. The Teacher of the Year recognition is just one of the programs sponsored by the North Baldwin Coalition for Excellence in Education. Since forming in 2008, more than 2,000 students have participated in
CTKCS Students Test Concept Of Force
Mrs. Williams's eighth grade Physical Science class at Christ the King Catholic School has been studying the concept of force. They put their reaction times to the test by testing their own reaction times in catching a meter stick as it is dropped unexpectedly. Pictured working on their project are Morgan Domning and Michael Bradford.
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CTKCS Red Ribbon Project Helps Homeless In Our Area
Christ the King Catholic School Red Ribbon Leadership Award recipient, Andrew Fouty, has completed his Red Ribbon service project. Andrew's project asked that our students contribute items for the homeless youth in our area, and these items were presented to Mr. Jefferson, the CEO of Housing First, to distribute to the community. Andrew had a great response from all of the classes at CTKCS.
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Bayshore Christian School to Hold Tour Day
Are you interested in learning more about Bayshore Christian School? They will be hosting their Classical Connection Tour Days to give prospective parents an opportunity to learn more about the educational opportunities offered at BCS. You have 2 chances to attend a Tour Day: February 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and March 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Each event will begin with a presentation that explains classical education and will end with a tour of the campus given by BCS Student Ambassadors. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions of students, faculty, and staff. Please make plans to attend and see what makes Bayshore such an amazing place! Open Enrollment begins on February 13.
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Top AR Students at Bay Minette Intermediate School Earn Trip to Pizza Hut
Reading pays in many ways. The top Accelerated Readers at Bay Minette Intermediate School for the second quarter were rewarded with a trip to Pizza Hut and a gift from P.T.O. Pictured l-r: Top Readers enjoy lunch at Pizza Hut. Fourth grade 1st place Jackson Paul, 2nd place Gabby Riley, 3rd place Benjamin Selph, 5th grade 1st place Allie Partin, 2nd place Brynavious Faulkner, 3rd place Gavin Karras; 6thgrade 1st place Hannah White, 2nd place Bernardos Daniels, 3rd place Will Roley.
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Robertsdale Robotics Team Visits Silverhill Elementary
Representatives of the Robertsdale High School Robotics team recently visited a group of students at Silverhill Elementary, along with “The Bear 2.0”, the robot they had created for a recent competition in Mobile. The students were delighted to see the robot in action, a robot which had been built by a large team of students, and programmed to do some very specific tasks. Silverhill students were so impressed with high school student’s ability to answer every question, the planning (done by the LARGE number of students!) which had to go into the whole project, and the programming of the robot. They were fascinated watching a video the robot as it maneuvered it’s way through the obstacle course in the competition while "picking corn and lettuce, turning on water and gathering up the pigs”, all in a manner of minutes! Amazing!
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Bay Minette Middle School Spelling Bee Winner
Anne Nelson (far left in photo) is the winner of the Spelling Bee at Bay Minette Middle School. She is joined here also by fellow contestants Amelia Dute, runner-up Ariel White, and Mark Hall. Anne now advances to the county spelling bee set for 4 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Loxley Civic Center. That winner will advance to the state level in March.
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Bay Minette Elementary Spelling Bee Winners
Noelani Rayborn won the spelling bee at Bay Minette Elementary School. Patrick Fitzgerald was the runner-up. Congratulations also to all of the third grade students who qualified to compete in the school's Spelling Bee. Noelani will now represent BMES at the county-wide competition.
Elsanor Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to these Elsanor School students for winning the Spelling Bee: left to right are Gage Watson, 2nd place, Jackson Lyles, 1st place, and Annabelle Loeffler, 3rd place.
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Rockwell Elementary Spelling Bee Winners
Recently Rockwell Elementary School held the school-wide spelling bee. The winner was 4th grade student, Kharli Kamphius and the runner-up was 5th grade student, Jack Stuckas. Kharli will participate in the district level spelling bee in February. There were 40 spelling bee participants including the following listed in alphabetical order: Bo Anderson, Hannah Baltzell, Zack Blackmon, Brinley Boshell, Christian Bowen, Hailey Buckley, Harrison Butterworth, Tori Coleman, Andre’ Dailey, Jack Finlay, Rachael Goodrich, Aaron Gowitzka, Noah Greene, Luke Hayden, Jake Houston, Matthew Hughes, Michael Hiss, Mikah Kent, Ava Maciokas, Brady Mathews, Rob McFadden, Eva Grace Morgan, Gabby Morris, Elysa Nelson, Maggie Pharr, Caden Phillippi, Colt Phillips, Aubrie Rensink, Drew Renzi, Audrey Rivers, Grace Sheldon, Spencer Sinclair, Darby Smith, Grady Stokes, Emma Catherine Turner, Emory Walker, and Briley Womble.
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Silverhill Elementary Spelling Bee Winner
Silverhill Elementary school is proud to announce Chloe Ash won first place in our annual school Spelling Bee. This year’s runner up is Olivia Ryan. Chloe will go on to participate in the county Spelling Bee held in Loxley on February 9th. Congratulations Chloe and Olivia!
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Fairhope Elementary Students Used Stuffed Animals for Writing Activity
After reading and seeing the play “The Velveteen Rabbit”, Mrs. Amy Smith’s second graders from Fairhope Elementary brought their most loved stuffed animals to school for a writing activity. The students asked and answered such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how their special animals came to be “real” in their hearts, much like the rabbit in “The Velveteen Rabbit”. Pictured here with their lovies are Mrs. Smith’s super students.
Bayshore Christian School Benefit Auction to be Held March 3 Bayshore Christian School is proud to announce Chris Myers Automotive as the presenting sponsor of the 9th Annual Bayshore Benefit Auction. The event, which features a silent auction, dinner, and live auction, will be held on March 3rd at 5:15 p.m. at Oak Hollow Farm. If you are interested in sponsoring the auction or making a donation to the auction, please contact the school office at 251-9290011. You may also purchase tickets through the school office. Get yours today before they sell out! There will be an Apple Watch, a Drew Brees signed football, gift cards to local restaurants, and much more up for auction. Make plans to be there!
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GSMS Student Wins Baldwin County Sewer Service Christmas Ornament Contest
Congratulations to Lexis Hesselrode, 7th grade art student at Gulf Shores Middle School, for winning in her age group in the Baldwin County Sewer Service Christmas Ornament Contest. The ornaments could have any holiday representation as long as it featured the BCSS logo or mascot. Lexis chose to portray the mascot “Crystal Clean� as Santa Claus. She received $100 and $500 for the Gulf Shores Middle School art program. Pictured are art teacher Megan Michaelson and Lexis Hesselrode.
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Christ the King Catholic School Spelling Bee Winners Christ the King Catholic School sixth grader Marguerite Cowles (right) & eighth grader Olivia Grace Wallace were our winner and runner-up, respectively, of our annual school spelling bee and will compete in the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee on February 2 at St. Pius X in Mobile. Twelve Junior High students participated in 10 rounds of spelling and vocabulary words.
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K Perfect Readers at Robertsdale Elementary These students in Shawn Kavanaugh's first grade class are celebrating a perfect score of 100 on their reading test given January 13.
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Gulf Shores Elementary Students Play New Math Game
Gulf Shores Elementary School second graders practice adding and subtracting within 100 by playing the Investigations math game "Close to 20." They have five turns to choose three of their five cards to see how close they can make it to 20. The object is to get the least amount of points. This strategic game is a favorite. Pictured (l to r): Joey McAleer and Anthony Ortega are making 10s to expedite adding.
Robertsdale Spelling Bee Winner
Robertsdale students in grades 4-6 competed in the school's annual spelling bee on January 10. The overall winner was fifth grade student, Ethan Brock.
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Kiwanis Terrific Kid - Orange Beach Elementary January 10
Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: Front Row (left to right): Ayla Cantrell, Ella Price, Jake Watts, Kate Woerner, Sadie Bullock. Back Row (left to right): Mr. Moss (Principal), Maddox Minor, Tucker Wade, Antony Gomes, Walker Bilbo, Jason Jackson (Kiwanis Representative). 3rd Grade – 6th Grade: Front Row (left to right): Morgan Brett, Molly Reese, Lakin Smith, Baylee Richards, Kennedy Parker. Back Row (left to right): Mr. Moss (Principal), Kate Hossley, Ava Hedge, Waylon Glover, Shawn Coleman White, Camrin Jones, Nelson Moseley, Blake Brunick, Jason Jackson (Kiwanis Representative).
Gulf Shores Middle School Students’ Art to be Published
Congratulations to the 37 Gulf Shores Middle School art students who were accepted to be published in the fall 2016 edition of the book “Celebrating Art”. “Celebrating Art” is a national art contest and only the best artwork out of thousands of entries is chosen for publication. Pictured: Alex Smitherman, Brian Brunick, Kate Johnson, Anna Grace Robinson, Emma White, Riley Meyer, Sophia Henry, Olivia Edmonds, Mackenzie Morrison, Bella Watts, Madison Dowling, Anniston Shamp, Hope Ross, Olivia Callahan, Madison McDaniel, Madison Edgar, Ruby Rosnagle, Angela Gerges, Abrianna Madden, Jordan Kelly, Soloman Baranovics, Mattox Johnson, Judson Keel, Michael Taylor, Taylor Gates, Molly Sims, Anya Simpson, Lexis Hesselrode, Maddy Kollek, Allie Bodine, Jacob Anderson, Jayden Byrd, Alexis Pope, Veronica Chapman, Michaela Adams, Olivia Faestel and not pictured Lena Tran.
2017-2018 Open RegistRatiOn Kindergarten February 14 Grades 1- 8 February 15 PreK 3 & 4 February 21 Call 251.626.1692 or visit ctkcsdaphne.org for more information.
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Newton School Spelling Bee Winners
Bay Minette Intermediate School Spelling Bee Winners
The boys swept the board at this year’s Newton School Spelling Bee! Sixteen students from grades three through six participated in the competition judged by FEEF representative, Mrs. Cobby Witherington, retired Newton teacher, Mrs. Jan Hilyer, and Fairhope Education Advisory
Hannah White outlasted everyone to win the Bay Minette Intermediate School 20162017 spelling bee recently. Hannah held on for 45 minutes and won the spelling bee with the word “derelict.” She is the daughter of Charles and Kathryne White and is a sixth grader in Edith Atkinson’s class. This year’s runner-up is P.J. Cook. P.J. is the son of Patrick Cook, Sr. and Leta Cook and is a fifth grader in Terry White’s class. The county spelling bee will be held in Loxley on February 2, at 4:00 at the Loxley Civic Center and the winner will advance to the state level in March.
Committee member, Mr. Jim Kellen. Mrs. Patrice Krueger, Newton Principal, and Ms. Summer Vickery, third grade teacher, welcomed the students and their families and congratulated the children on their great spelling skills! Mrs. Lynn Smith, announcer and Newton instructional coach, challenged students to spell tricky words until just three students remained: Carter Nist (6th grade), Jack Deakle (4th grade), and David Mirabella (5th grade). Eventually, Carter Nist prevailed as this year’s champion! Good luck at the Baldwin County Spelling Bee, Carter!
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Newton School Honor Society Brings Cheer to Brennity Residents
On December 16, the J. Larry Newton National Elementary Honor Society students visited The Brennity at Daphne in order to spread good tidings and cheer. The students adorned their “ugliest” sweater, while delivering socks, blankets, and Christmas cards to the residents in the memory ward unit of Brennity. Upon arrival, students were greeted with warm smiles from the residents, as well as the facility’s staff. This was a welcomed opportunity for character building as the students participated in a community service activity that helped raise the residents’ spirits during this holiday season. Sixth grade Newton student, Enley McCollum shared, “We went there to spread the joy of Christmas to the residents, but really they made us happy!”
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Spanish Fort HS Choir Visits Dallas
Students from the Spanish Fort Choir traveled to Dallas, Texas for the 2016 choir trip. While there, they attended a performance of the musical, “A Christmas Carol” at the Dallas Theater Center.
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Girl Scouts Learn About Energy Conservation
Girl Scout Troop 8290 focused their efforts on energy conservation this month. The scouts performed an energy audit of their school, Gulf Shores Elementary, with Energy Specialist, Amoreena Brewton. They learned about types of energy, the utility costs of their campus, and about ways to conserve energy. GSES has a strong energy conservation program that has saved over $375,000 since 2012, by using 34% less energy. Pictured top row left to right: Mia Wiik, Nevaeh Williams, Lauren Calvert, Anna Grace Fields, and Amoreena Brewton. Pictured bottom row left to right: Emma Steffek, Catie Sanders, Madison Marshall, Masha Turkic, Tyler Ellis.
Robertsdale Kindergarten Students Wear Orange for Show and Tell Students in Sarah Mckeough's kindergarten class at Robertsdale Elementary wore orange to celebrate bring-an-orange-item for show and tell recently at school.
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Christ the King Catholic Geography Bee Winners
Congratulations to (from left) Edward Cowles, our 2017 Christ the King Catholic School World Geography Bee Winner, Trey Bauldin who placed second, and Lily Navarre, our third place winner. These students had some stiff competition from their fellow contestants in the annual bee which was held on Monday, January 9.
Fairhope Elementary Teacher of the Year
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Three Gulf Shores Middle School Cheerleaders Selected to Participate in Disney Parade
Four Baldwin County HS Students Selected for Honor Band
Baldwin County High School had four students selected for the Baldwin County Honor Band: Bethany Driggers, Noah Beavers, Sarah Haskew and Destiny Miskel.
Bella Turner, Alyssa Johnson and Veronica Chapman, Gulf Shores Middle School cheerleaders, were selected to participate in the All-American Parade at Walt Disney World. The girls competed at summer camp for a chance to be an AllAmerican cheerleader. All-American cheerleaders are chosen by the Universal Cheer Association staff based on performance of an extreme dance routine, camp cheer and jump. All-American is one of the highest awards an individual can achieve in cheerleading.
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Silverhill Elementary Leaders of the Month
Silverhill Elementary School’s Leaders of the Month are being recognized for practicing Habit 4 – Think Win Win. Pictured in no particular order are: Wyatt Fetner, Marley Sudduth, Shanavia Mitchell, Terry Rincon, Joseph Muller, Makayla York, Austin Blair, Leighton Peturis, Savannah Peterson, Aaron Coronilla, Hailey Bowden, Kylie Rupe, Luke Bentley, Emma Gomillion, Jada Kennedy, Aiden O’Brian, Maggie McNeil, Jamarcius Graves, Sean Wilson, and Kelsey Paul. Not pictured are: Charli Lero and Wesley Quick.
Bayshore Christian School Cross Country Teams End Season with Wins
The Cross Country team at Bayshore Christian School has wrapped up another successful season. The girls’ team claimed the Panhandle Christian Conference Championship for the second year in a row and the boys’ team came in second place in the conference this year. Both teams ran a total of 5 races, and many runners set personal records this season. The runners will continue practicing in the off-season to prepare for another successful season later this year.
Bayshore Christian School to Present “The Wizard of Oz”
Bayshore Christian School will be putting on a musical performance of “The Wizard of Oz” at Fairhope United Methodist Church on March 10 and 11 at 6 p.m. General Admission tickets are $5 and Patron tickets are $25. Patron tickets include premium reserved seats with free concessions! The event is open to the public and tickets can be purchased at the door or through the school office (251-929-0011). The musical, directed by Mallory Dawson and featuring BCS students in the 3rd through 12th grades, is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Autauga County Schools Rockwell Elementary Teacher of the Year
Rockwell Elementary School’s faculty has selected Rebecca DeVaney as the 2016-17 Teacher of the Year. Ms. DeVaney earned a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Montevallo in 2000 and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Spring Hill College in 2005. She has 16 years of experience with 13 years at Rockwell as a first grade teacher. Besides teaching she enjoys spending time with her mom, three younger brothers, her sisters-in-law and her awesome nieces. She also enjoys Alabama Football, beach trips, exercising, and playing Frisbee with her dog, Grair.
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Daphne East Elementary students from Mrs. Noble's 3rd grade class enjoy new library books
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Bay Minette Middle School Holds Promotion Ceremony for Young Men’s Professional Organization
Bay Minette Middle School held a promotion ceremony to honor five students who have completed benchmarks in the inaugural Young Men's Professional Organization. BMMS teacher Matthew Craig started this group this school year to provide leadership training and instruction in soft skills to young men on campus. During its first semester, members were taught table etiquette, participated in mock interviews, and discussed leadership skills and perseverance with Army personnel. The young men also had a formal sizing for blazers and shirts, learned the appropriate way to shake hands, and how to hold a professional conversation. Some of the benchmarks that members strive toward include a dress code, social etiquette, class participation, leadership and being respectful, among many others. During the ceremony, those who reached the benchmark for promotion were presented custom-made bowties, certificates and a new job title. They include: Mason Billiot, Mentor; TyQuan Fields, Assistant Manager; Benjamin Palmer, Manager; Keyon Palmer, Mentor; and Cary Plummer, Supervisor. "These gentlemen represent tomorrow's leaders. They are making great strides toward success," Craig said. Sponsors include: The Young Professionals of the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce, Neal & Tina Covington, JP Services/Jan Paul, The Bailey Group/Patty Bailey, and Gabriel & Jaclyn Boatright. Pictured, BMMS students reaching their benchmarks for promotion included (in alphabetical order) Mason Billiot, Mentor; TyQuan Fields, Assistant Manager; Benjamin Palmer, Manager; Keyon Palmer, Mentor; and Cary Plummer, Supervisor.
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In December, Dunlap Division participated in the Bay Minette Christmas parade in Bay Minette. Afterwards, they held an annual Cross-Decking Ceremony. This timehonored ceremony is held to honor League Cadets that have fulfilled their mission as a League Cadet (10-13 years of age) and who are ready for new challenges as a Sea Cadet. Two of Dunlap Division cadet’s, SA-T Treven Jefcoat and SA-T Julius Garrett, were a part of this ceremony and we congratulate them on their promotion. Following the Cross- Decking Ceremony, Dunlap Division held a Christmas party where family members came to spend time together. Each cadet brought a gift to donate to the Toys for Tots foundation. Dunlap Division cadets donated over 50 toys to the Toys for Tots foundation. Naval Sea Cadets is designed for young men and women ages ten to high school graduation who are interested in expanding their knowledge on our military. The sea cadets instill patriotism and leadership skills. Dunlap division meets one weekend a month at the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Center in Mobile, the cadets are under no obligation to join the military; however, if they do decide to enlist they are usually eligible to enlist at a higher paygrade. The program does offer ROTC scholarships. If you or someone you know may be interested in joining our local unit as a cadet or adult leader, visit our national website at www.seacadets.org or contact our administrative officer ENS Angela Graham at angela.graham@hotmail.com. You may also follow our local unit Facebook page at www. facebook.com/DunlapDivision.
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When Your Teen is in the Wrong Crowd If you swim with the sharks, you’re bound to get bit. One bad apple spoils the whole bushel. Bad company corrupts good character. Many parents have added these phrases to their lexicon, because they illustrate the dangers of running with the “wrong crowd”. As moms and dads, we know how susceptible kids are to peer influence. You’ve likely spent many sleepless nights worrying about the people your child is hanging around. What are they teaching my son? What are they pressuring my daughter to do? Are these friends that will give needed support and encouragement to my teen, or are they the type of people who will bring my child down? These are valid concerns if you suspect your child is hanging out with the wrong crowd. But let’s pause for a moment and ask just who is the “wrong crowd?” Here’s a simple definition we can use: The “wrong crowd” includes anyone who influences your child in ways that are contradictory to your values, systems, and beliefs as parents. When parents observe changes in their teen and note the actions and attitudes of their friends, they may arrive at the conclusion, “my teen is in league with some bad seeds.” When this happens, how do we gently guide our teens away from negative influences? My advice may not be what you might expect.
mature enough to make wise decisions on their own. It would be foolish to let young children spend time with people who have serious hang-ups. But at some point, we must stop protecting our kids and start preparing them to make wise choices when choosing friends. If all we are doing is holding our kids back from this or that person, we are not equipping them to make smart decisions once they are free of our control. While every child is different, here is a basic guideline for starting that relational training: 0–13 years old: Get to know and closely monitor your child’s friends. If your son or daughter is running with the wrong crowd this early, change schools, move houses, or pull your child from certain activities. At this age, they still need to have their innocence protected.
good idea? Do you?” Or you can ask, “Has anyone offered you drugs? What crossed your mind in that moment?” These types of questions are effective because they help your child articulate their values, beliefs, and convictions. And if they ever get into a situation similar to the one you have discussed, chances are they will remember, “Hey, I remember telling my mom (or dad) that I don’t believe in drinking and driving. I’m going to pass.” By asking good questions, you are helping your child build up those decisionmaking muscles that will serve them well, whether they have good friends or not.
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18+ years old: At this age, young people must be responsible for their own choices, including their choices in friends. If they are living with you, they must follow the rules of the house. But if they are on their own, all you can do is let them know you are available to talk and give advice if they ever feel they need it.
Instead of running from the wrong crowd, let’s run towards them! Turn your home into a safe, loving, and fun place where teens can hang out and interact. Provide alternatives for your kids and their friends. Invite them to watch a ball game. Pack up enough supplies, and take a group fishing. Let them set up their band in your garage. Set aside a weekend, and go camping with your kids and their friends. In this way, not only will you be providing a healthy outlet for teens to have fun, but they will be under your watch and protection. Rather than cautioning your teen to side step the problem kids, take initiative and be the mentor, leader, or life coach they need. Maybe your son or daughter has some friends with emotional, physical, or spiritual issues. Are there hurting and needy kids in your teen’s circle of friends? Open up your arms, and embrace that “wrong crowd.” Start influencing the “bad kids” yourself. And teach your teen to do the same. In that way, you won’t avoid the wrong crowd, you will change them!
As parents, part of our job is to protect our kids. We try to shield them from negative influences as much as possible. We’re not going to let our 12-year-old daughter hang around 18-year-old girls who smoke pot and sleep with their boyfriends. We have to shield our child’s innocence until they are
As you train your teen to use discernment when choosing friends, you can help them along by asking good questions. For instance, you can ask, “I’m curious; would you ever drink and drive? Do you know someone who has? Did they think it was a
Mark Gregston is an author, speaker, radio host, and the founder of a residential counseling center for struggling teens located in Longview, Texas. Mark’s passion for helping teens can be seen in his 40 years of involvement with families as a youth pastor, Young Life area director, and now, as the Executive Director of Heartlight, where he has lived with and helped over 2,700 teens. To find out more about Mark and his ministry to parents and teens, you can visit www.HeartlightMinistries.org or www.ParentingTodaysTeens.org.
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14–17 years old: Continue to monitor your child’s friends, but begin to slowly back off from controlling their relationships. If you have concerns about the people they are spending time with, talk with your kids about the problems you see. Also, set personal and family boundaries regarding the kind of behavior that is acceptable among friends and the kind that is not.
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Q. My dad has been really bad with money his entire life. Anytime he would get into trouble, my grandparents would always bail him out. This time he came to my wife and I, asking for $350 to get out of overdraft at the bank. We’re trying to live on a budget and get control of our finances, and $350 would make things kind of tight at the moment. What do you think we should do? A. I understand feeling an obligation to help your dad. But there’s a lesson here that dad needs to learn, and it’s something that goes much deeper than the money or helping out a family member. You have to do the right thing, no matter how dad reacts to this. Right now, the right thing is taking care of your family and not putting them in jeopardy. So my answer to dad would be no. Another thing that needs to happen is for the definition of “help” to change. When you say he’s been irresponsi-
ble with money his whole life, giving him $350 won’t help — and it will make you an enabler. Just handing him $350 will actually hurt him, and it will give him the idea he can continue being dumb with money and hit you up for cash anytime. Like I said, I understand the pull of helping out a parent. So if you feel this is something you absolutely must do, I would advise making the $350 contingent on the fact that he begin and complete a financial counseling course. Be gentle when you talk to him, and let him know it hurts to see him struggling. But let him know, too, it’s his responsibility to work through his debts and take care of his own finances!
Q. My wife and I owe $90,000 on our
mortgage, and we have no other debt. We are able to save about $20,000 a year, so we could have the house paid off in just over four years. She likes the idea of having lots of money saved up, but I would love to be completely debt-free. Should we pay off the house or hang on to the savings?
A. Let’s pretend your house is already
paid for in full. Would you borrow on your home so that you had enough cash that your wife liked it? You say you wouldn’t, so what’s the difference? If you had a paid-for house and you wouldn’t borrow on it to have cash laying around to feel better, why wouldn’t you use the cash laying around to pay off the house? It’s the same thing. The first thing you want to consider is having an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses. You also need to make sure you’re putting aside 15 percent of your income for retirement. Other than that, if you have enough cash laying around to pay off your home and you don’t, it’s the same thing as having borrowed on your home in order to have cash laying around. If I’m in your shoes, as soon as the emergency fund is in place — six months of expenses since your wife likes the security factor — and 15 percent is being put away for retirement, I’d take the other money and throw it at the house. Get that thing paid off as fast as you can!
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“They must still be dating,” my friend whispers to me. As we stand shivering at my son’s soccer game, my brother-in-law and his fiancee cuddle together sharing a warm blanket and a chair. “No married couple would be that affectionate toward each other,” she says. Her assessment seems a bit pessimistic to this romantic. Must the spontaneity and sweetness of courtship die as we move out of the “shout from the roof-tops” kind of young love into the demands of young parenthood?
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17 Simple Ways to Rekindle That Lovin’ Feelin’ Hold hands. Hug and kiss. Look each other in the eyes. Get involved in a hobby together. Listen when your spouse talks about his or her interests. Flirt with each other. Laugh together. Pen a love note and leave it on your spouse’s pillow. Send a flirty text message. Email a link to a sweet love song to your mate. Give your spouse a back rub. Offer a sincere compliment. Help each other around the house and with the kids. Call each other during the day just to check in. Court each other. Tell your kids what you love about your spouse. Say “I love you”.
Growing complacent about displaying affection isn’t unusual as a marriage is peppered with children, crises, celebrations and day-to-day routine. Nonetheless, simple expressions of love like hand-holding, hugs and kisses, and compliments are an important component to the health of a marriage and the family unit. “Without intimacy, people can and often do begin to feel isolated, alone, bitter, depressed, used and simply uncared for,” says Amanda Deverich, a licensed marriage and family therapist. “All the happiness that was amplified by the physicality in the early part of the marriage is no longer there to grease the wheels of family life. What remains is grinding drudgery, financial stress and short tempers.”
Affection in the midst parenthood. Many parents find that affection for each other can get lost in the mind-numbing whirlwind of sleepless nights and the general challenges of new parenthood.
“This is a natural phenomenon in the family life cycle as parents devote their energies to the newborn,” Deverich says. After the initial adjustment period, nurture your relationship to avoid resentment and a sense of neglect. Such feelings can quietly chip away at the positive family dynamic that your kids rely on to feel safe and secure.
Why affection is healthy. “Couples believe affection is simply an inspired by-product of a feeling,” Deverich says. “However, it can be the other way around. Love, connectedness, and caring can be sparked by physical touch.” While excessive public displays of intimacy can cause discomfort for those around you--including your kids--showing warmth toward one another gives children a sense of well-being, that all is well in their family unit. “When children see this model behavior where affection is easily expressed, that is a skill set that can translate into other arenas of their life,” says psychiatrist Dr. Bela Sood. “They learn how to be kind, gentle, as well as, be happy with other people as they watch their own parents.”
When affection doesn’t come naturally. Not everyone was raised in affectionate homes and others simply aren’t wired to display warmth toward others, including the ones they love the most. “Understand the uniqueness and differences in the other person without being judgmental about that,” Sood says. But that doesn’t mean you can’t work on meeting your spouse’s needs for affection. Recall what attracted the two of you in the first place. Physical touch and tenderness toward each other can reaffirm your love and create instant connectedness. “We forget that we have control over many things that go on in our lives if we are willing to make that sacrifice,” Sood says. “And why are we willing to make that sacrifice? Because we love that person.” ESP Freelance writer, Christa Melnyk Hines, and her husband of 18 years are the parents of two boys. Christa’s latest book is Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World. Visit her at www.christamelnykhines.com.
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New Guidelines for Tots and Tech For many years, the American Academy of Pediatrics had strict rules about screentime—no exposure for kids under 2 and no more than two hours a day for preschoolers. Last December, the Academy abandoned those guidelines, acknowledging what parents already knew: Screens are everywhere. One recent study, published in the Academy’s journal Pediatrics found “nearly universal exposure” for children under two. Even under age one, half of all babies interacted with a mobile device every single day, playing simple games, watching videos and fooling with apps. Academy policy makers concluded, “In a world in which ‘screen time’ is becoming simply ‘time’ our policies must evolve or become obsolete.” The revised guidelines from the Academy don’t offer specific rules, perhaps because there isn’t clearcut research showing that certain uses of mobile devices help or harm very young children. Instead, they provide general advice, intended to guide parents as they make decisions about when to hand over a tablet or a cellphone to a baby or a toddler. Here are their guidelines: Media is just another environment. Child development hasn’t changed. The Academy points out that kids do what they have always done but now they do much of it virtually. The most rapid period of brain development takes place before age three so infants and toddlers need a wide range of experiences, with and without technology, under the supervision of loving adults. Eastern Shore Parents I February 2017
Parenting has not changed. Parents still have to make decisions about what’s good for a particular child in a particular situation. The video that makes one child giggle may be overstimulating to another child or the same child at a different time of day. Good parents respond flexibly to new situations and, most importantly, to each child. Role-modeling is critical. Little kids imitate adults. Parents who want kids to have healthy relationship with screens will have to model self-control by setting limits for themselves. We learn from each other. Young children learn most easily when they are interacting with people. Language, in particular, develops most readily during natural back-and-forth exchanges between babies and adults. According to some studies, lengthy passive exposure to media such as videos may actually inhibit language acquisition. On the other hand, technology that promotes interaction—video chatting with a family member, for example—may stimulate language and other kinds of learning. Content matters. Rather than setting arbitrary limits on time spent with screens, the Academy recommends that parents think about everything a child does during the day. Is there plenty of time for being outdoors, moving around, reading books, singing songs, snuggling, being silly? Time with technology becomes a problem when it edges out other activities. Curation helps. Any app can claim that it’s educational. Very few have research to back up that claim. Little children, in particular, deserve the highest quality products parents can find. Before 42
downloading an app or firing up a video, check reviews from organizations like Parents’ Choice (parents-choice.org), Children’s Technology Review (childrenstech. com/) or Common Sense Media (commonsensemedia.org/). Playtime is important. Unstructured playtime stimulates creativity and independence. Unplugged play is especially important for very young children because they learn from touching and manipulating objects in the three dimensional world. Set limits. As many adults know, technology can have a mesmerizing effect. Games, in particular, are often designed to encourage mindless swiping, and little kids—like everyone else-may find it difficult to disengage. Setting limits requires the same gentle but firm techniques parents use in other settings. When children want cookies for lunch—or unlimited time on the I-pad—it’s up to parents to steer them in a different direction. Create tech-free zones. In particular, the Academy recommends that parents teach kids to power down during meals and at bedtime. Little children are more likely to adopt healthy eating habits if meals are a happy, social time with lots of playful interaction. At bedtime, research shows that light from screens can interfere with sleep cycles, so the Academy recommends devices be kept out of bedrooms. Kids will be kids. Very little children are likely to be hard on devices because they don’t know any better. They may put them in their mouths, bang with them or toss them in the toilet. The Academy points out that “these can be teachable moments if handled with empathy.” The world may be filled with screens, but this advice from AAP rings true: “Keep face-to-face up front and don’t let it get lost behind a stream of media and tech.” Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing the Growing Up Online column for ten year. She is also the author of Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart. Available at Amazon and Cooperative Wisdom.org. @ Copyright, 2017, Carolyn Jabs. All rights reserved.
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You’re strolling with your baby regularly and deskinning your chicken--but you’ve still got leftover pregnancy pounds that just won’t budge. What’s going on? One possibility is that you’re expecting too much too soon. “To get back to your old weight, give yourself a year,” says Fran Grossman, a registered dietitian at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. It can take that long, especially if you’re not nursing and you gained more than the recommended 25 to 35 pounds. Still, if pregnancy weight lingers past your baby’s first birthday, it’s time to look at your lifestyle habits, says Grossman. For new mom Ilise Kesslin, her nemesis was deprivation dieting. “I realized that when I restricted the food I could eat, I binged later in the day on snacks,” says Kesslin, who now eats whatever she wants, just in smaller portions. As a result, she says, “I’m skinnier than I was before my pregnancy.” What’s preventing you from dropping the extra weight? Here, we reveal ten common mommy diet traps. Eastern Shore Parents I February 2017
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The Trap: Having some just because it’s there. Your mother-in-law always shows up on your doorstep with one of her pies. The other mommies bring treats to playgroup. You help yourself to bites from your child’s lunch or eat leftovers so they don’t go to waste. “This is environmentally-induced eating,” says Daniel C. Stettner, PhD, a weight management psychologist in Troy, Michigan. You eat food just because it’s there--not because you’re hungry--and those calories add up fast.
Food Fix: To guard yourself against a
“see-food” diet, don’t keep edibles out in the open. If you find yourself foraging in your cupboards when youre chatting on the phone, talk in another room. When youre out at mothers’ groups and birthday parties, carry a water bottle so you can take a swig instead of nibbling on something. “It serves as a reminder that you’re doing something healthy,” says Stettner. If someone gets pushy about asking you to sample her food, avoid saying, “Well, I really shouldn’t,” which implies that you want to be convinced. Instead, suggests Stettner, repeat this concise yet convincing phrase: “No thank you. I’m not hungry right now.” As for finishing up leftovers, make a mental note to prepare less food next time. Meanwhile wrap the extras and put them in the refrigerator immediately--or toss them. And rather than mindlessly munching from a
box of animal crackers at snack time, have something that’s calorie-contained by design, like a piece of fruit or yogurt.
The Trap: Eating when you’re tired.
Fatigue-induced eating is diet pitfall for all women, and particularly for new moms. According to a National Sleep Foundation poll, women reported eating more than usual on days when they didn’t get enough sleep. “In that compromised state, we often reach for food, especially sweets, because we’re looking for a quick energy boost,” says Joy Bauer, RD, author of The 90/10 Weight Loss Plan.
Food Fix: If you can’t take a catnap,
activate your day: pace when you talk on the phone, deliver a memo in person instead of sending an e-mail, or go for a stroll with your baby. “Exercise pulls glycogen--the stored form of carbohydrate in the liver and muscles-into your bloodstream, which can ultimately make you feel more energized as your blood glucose level rises,” explains Neva Cochran, RD, a nutrition consultant in Dallas, Texas. Also, use this snacking system, which acts as a kind of nibbling speed bump: “Designate three low-calorie foods you’ll eat before grabbing anything else,” advises Bauer, such as two handfuls of baby carrots, a nonfat yogurt and a 30-calorie fudge pop. “When you’re on
this system, you’ll probably realize you’re not hungry after all.”
The Trap: A kiddie food diet. If your family meals are dictated by kids’ preferences for high-fat, high-calorie, low-fiber foods, such as french fries, it’s a sure route to weight gain for both you and your children. “If they’re not good for you, these foods are probably not good for your kids,” says Cathy Nonas, RD, author of Outwit Your Weight.
Food Fix: Make healthier versions of kid classics. Prepare macaroni and cheese with skim milk and low-fat cheese, says Bauer. Serve baked-potato fries or mashed potatoes made with skim milk or even sweet potatoes-they’re loaded with disease-preventing betacarotene. Also, be vigilant about introducing healthy, grown-up entrees like skinless chicken breast, fish filets and lean beef or pork. Try to prepare two vegetables for dinner each night (such as salad and peas). “Studies show that women set the pace for healthy eating in the family,” says Nonas. “If Mom’s eating more vegetables, everyone in the family will, too.” The Trap: Multitasking meals: Whether
it’s in front of the TV or as you talk on the phone, munching while doing something else
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your favorite morning news program. As for on-the-go meals, like that nutrition bar you scarfed down en route to the doctor’s office, acknowledge them. “Say to yourself, ‘This is half of lunch,’” Bauer says.
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is an easy way to inhale calories mindlessly. Moreover, on-the-go-calories can be dissatisfying on an emotional level; you may not feel like you’ve eaten. Then, you’ll seek that fulfillment by eating more later, says Stettner.
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When you’re at home, schedule at least 20 minutes for eating, the time it takes for your brain to get the message from your stomach that you’re full--without the television on or a book in front of you. The one exception to this is breakfast. “Most people don’t overeat at that meal,” says Bauer. So go ahead and eat your oatmeal while watching
Not eating all day because you’re too busy. But by dinner--look out! You’ll be eating everything in sight. “Not eating all day is one of the worst things you can do,” says Grossman. “To compensate for the lack of fuel coming in, your metabolism will slow down and you’ll burn fewer calories.” You’ll also feel cranky and lethargic. Grrr!
Food Fix: Grossman recommends not
skipping meals--no matter what. In fact, she suggests stoking the fire by eating something every three hours. Of course, with kids, this can be a challenge. One way to manage the
situation is to take advantage of naptime. “I have my biggest meal--lunch--when the kids are down,” says Ilise Kesslin. “It’s a calmer meal, and I truly enjoy it because I’m not rushed.”
The Trap: Cooking calories. You’re probably cooking more now than ever. And that means taste testing. Beware: Generous bites of mashed potatoes with a wooden spoon can easily add up to one-fourth cup, which translates into 50 unaccounted-for calories and 2 grams of fat. That’s just one example. And without realizing how much you’ve already eaten, you sit down to dinner and have what you consider to be a normal portion. Uh-oh.
Food Fix: To keep prep-time calories from
adding up to mini-meals, check seasoning with a teaspoon or just the tip of your finger. If you’re starving before dinner, have an appetizer, such as three carrot sticks and two crackers with hummus, so calories don’t get out of control. But, says Bauer, be sure to say to yourself, “This is an appetizer,” so the calories get logged into your mental tally. ESP
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Going to the store with newborn and possibly older children for the first time can be a daunting task. Offer to pick up a few things the family needs. This is especially easy if you will be out running errands already. Many grocery stores now offer drive through pick up. Have the family order and pay for groceries online, then pick them up and deliver them. Helping to put them away would be an extra bonus.
Help around the house
Sweep the floor, fold laundry, vacuum, or do dishes.. Even a little bit of tidying up can make a big difference. A clean house during a time of transition can bring order to a time that feels chaotic. However, mom may prefer to clean herself. Offer to care for the baby and other children while she works on a household project.
Come when others don’t
Not all new moms are “new moms”. Families that are adding their second, third, or fourth child need help just as much as first time moms, if not more. When there are older children there is no time for resting when the baby rests. Older children do not stop activities just because a new baby has arrived and mom and dad are tired. It can be very difficult to entertain a toddler while mom is nursing or changing diapers. Offer to take care of the older children or take care of baby so she can spend some time with her older children.
Provide a meal
Friends and family often send versatile casseroles like lasagna after the new baby is home. Try thinking outside the 13x9 pan. Why not bring the family the fixings for breakfast and lunch rather than just dinner? Stock the freezer with easy, ready to make items like pizza, pasta dishes, soups and crock pot meals. Then the family can pull something out of the freezer when they are not up for cooking. Crunched for time or don’t feel like making an extra meal? Bring the family their favorite take out or send a gift card.
Set up a train
When one meal just doesn’t cover it, set up a meal train using websites like www. signupgenius.com or www.takethemameal. com. Discuss with the family the most convenient dates and times to deliver meals and solicit friends to fill all the open spots. Social media is a great place to recruit people you might not think to ask.
Let her shower
A new mom may feel she doesn’t have time for basic things like a shower, rest, or time to eat a meal. One of the simplest ways to help a new mom is to hold the baby and 49
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watch the other children while she eats lunch, enjoys a relaxing shower, or takes a short nap. When mom is rested, fed, and freshened up, it can really make her feel ready to take on the rest of the day.
Help with the older kids
Show support by offering to pick up the older kids, even if it’s just for a couple hours. If you are taking your own children to the park, swing by and pick up hers for the afternoon. This gets them out of the house and gives mom a break. Driving the kids to school or activities is also a big help. Time alone with baby may be just what mom needs.
Ask about her birth story
Giving birth is a huge milestone, an experience no mom will ever forget. Every birth has a story and many times, there aren’t a lot of chances to tell it. Ask about her birth story and listen. Becoming a mom is a joyful, stressful, awe inspiring, and life changing experience.
Bring a gift for mom
Many people bring gifts for the baby, but mom is usually the one doing all the work. Bring a snack or treat for mom to enjoy. Other great gifts are ones that pamper mom or make her feel beautiful and comfortable in her postpartum body. Lotion, perfume, a new nightgown, or slippers are some good ideas.
Don’t stay too long
Families who have newborns generally like to have company, especially if they pitch in around the house and with the kids. However, don’t overstay your welcome. New parents tire easily. Visit the family, bring a meal, and help out, but watch for clues as to when the family would like some alone time.
Take her somewhere
Mom may not be able to drive for a few weeks after birth. Offer to take her on errands or just out for coffee. Getting out of the house can do wonders for attitude.
Don’t give advice
An important tip for anyone chatting with a new mom is to listen, but don’t give advice unless you are asked. It can be frustrating and overwhelming to get unsolicited advice from everyone she bumps into.
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Offer several options and see what sounds most appealing to the new mom. Any offer to help is always appreciated by a family adjusting to having a new baby in the house. ESP Sarah Lyons, mom of six, has learned first hand what it is like to adjust to a new baby in the house. She is so grateful for the family and friends that helped her as each baby came home and loves to return the favor to others.
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Recommending the Best Toys and Products for Kids
With sedentary entertainment establishing itself firmly in the landscape of kid’s pastimes through video games and other electronic outlets, finding ways to lure kids outdoors and into the sunlight is a growing challenge. Providing children with activities and toys that offer enough fun to counter the indoor lazies can be the catalyst that gets kids off the couch and outside to play. Fight the siren call of the sofa with these awesome resources that beckon kids toward better recreation in the great outdoors.
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Step2 Naturally Playful Sand Table
Rainbow Kite for Kids
The tactile delight of sand play has called to kids for ages. The Step2 Sand Table elevates this experience with a versatile design that offers a venue for sandbox high-jinks, water play and more. The lock-down lid that keeps sand or water protected from elements and debris also features formed roadways for cars and toys to explore when the box is covered. The table vs. ground box design subtly supports movement and exercise as kids stand and move around as they play. With the play area raised, sandy bottoms and tracked-in debris from seated sand boxes is minimized. Perfect for patios, porches and driveways, the Step2 Sand Table lifts sand play to a new level.
Drawing on a nostalgic past-time that many of today’s kids have yet to experience, kite flying offers a powerful experience for youth as they test the wind and use it to power their own vehicle of flight. Ideal for when the wind picks up, the Rainbow Kite is an easy to assemble and navigate toy that helps kids become sensitive to air currents as they launch and direct the loft of this kite. Improved coordination, predictive thinking and patience are all benefits that can evolve from a child’s kite flying experience. This kite’s bright rainbow graphics are reflective of similar sky bound delight that draws our eyes upward with wonder and awe. For one of the best outdoor experiences when the breeze blows in, go fly a kite!
Super Duper Spinner
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There’s an exhilaration that comes with swinging that calls to humans young and old. No longer limited to the old back-and-forth, the pendulum has swung in a whole new direction with the super-sized Super Duper Spinner that moves in every direction and spins. Easily installed with the included hardware and hung from a sturdy limb or secure supports, this mildew-resistant swing boasts a weight limit of 650 pounds. The expanded seat size of the Super Duper Spinner features room for riders to spread out or add a passenger for the swing experience. Made in the USA, the Super Duper Spinner is a strong entry in the swing market with more room for friends and family to share the ride.
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Kicking the ball around is always better with a goal for the ground game. The Kidoozie Goal quickly turns any lawn or dirt surface into a practice arena for kids to run, pass and kick with a goal in sight. Using easy pop-up design, this goal slips right out of its travel bag, unfolds and anchors down quickly with no game delays. Improved physical coordination, dexterity and sportsmanship can be welcome rewards as kids move the ball toward the goal. Ideal for single kickers or group play, the Kidoozie Pop-up ‘n Play Goal is the perfect portable package of outdoor activity for fun-sized soccer fans.
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In the Company of Angels
328 De La Mare Avenue, Fairhope, 36532 For 24 years, Fairhope’s unique “thoughtfulness” shop for all ages. Specializing in angels, crosses, lambs and other uplifting gifts. We offer a beautiful selection of baby gifts and accessories. We are open Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (251) 928-2800
Magnolia Springs Pharmacy & Gifts
12547 County Road 49, Magnolia Springs, 36555 Open Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Find beautiful monogrammed items, unique baby shower gifts, baby toys, and more much more. Custom gift baskets are also available. We offer a unique selection of gifts for every occasion as well as full-service pharmacy and drugstore. For more information, call or visit us on Facebook for updates. (251) 965-6273
Baby Boutiques (Furniture, Clothing, Gifts) 3 Grands Boutique
27267 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Suite C103 (SanRoc Cay), Orange Beach, 36561 3 Grands Boutique specializes in clothing from preemie to adults. WE have a variety of gits including Orca coolers, jewelry, level 99, young Living Oils and much more. Visit our Facebook page for photos and updates of our inventory. (251) 968-9105 www.3grandsboutique.com
Fantasy Island Toys
335 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, 36532 Open Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Great selection of unique, award winning toys for baby, toddler and school age children. Games, dolls, out-door toys, swim supplies, dress-up, books, and more. For over 40 years, it’s the place where kids of all ages go! Order online, give us a call, visit our store, or find us on Facebook! (251) 928-1720 www.fantasyislandtoys.com
Gigi & Jay’s
400 Fairhope Avenue, Fairhope, 36532 Gigi and Jay’s Children’s Boutique carries clothing, gifts and accessories for Infants to Tweens. Splendid, Ella Moss, johnnie-o, Kissy Kissy, Southern Tide and many more great brands! Open Monday Eastern Shore Parents I February 2017
Stitchy Fish
25325 US Hwy 98 (Ste H), Daphne, 36526 A children’s boutique specializing in classic, contemporary smocked, appliqued, and heirloom pieces at the most affordable prices. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 5pm. Thursday 10am -4pm. (251) 929-4477 www.stitchyfish.com
Tiny Town
314 De La Mare Avenue, Fairhope, 36532 Tiny Town specializes in traditional children’s clothing, gifts, jewelry, and more. We pride ourselves on offering a large selection of quality items and excellent customer service. We know how important shopping for that “coming home” outfit or that “perfect gift” can be, so we strive to give you the best shopping experience possible. (251) 928-0220 www.tinytowninc.com 3980 Airport Boulevard #H, Mobile (251) 341-1480 www.tinytowninc.com
Birthing and Safety Classes Thomas Fitness Center Moms-In-Training ad on page 2
212 Hospital Drive, (Suite A), Fairhope, 36532 Moms-In-Training is a medically based and health fitness program for expecting and new mothers.
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750 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope, 36532 Lactation Consultant: (251) 279-2004; Education Coordinator (251) 279-1373; sandee.nabors@ infirmaryhealth.org. Becoming a mother is one of life’s greatest gifts. We promote a family-centered birthing experience through classes, counseling, lactation education, online resources, and guidance when preparing for motherhood. We offer counseling and a prenatal breastfeeding education class. We also support Baby Café which is an informal lactation support group that meets once a week at Fairhope Dental Associates. Please contact the Lactation Consultant or Education Coordinator for detailed information. Classes fill quickly so please call for exact times and registration. (251) 928-2375 www.infirmaryhealth.org
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1700 Center Street, Mobile, 36604 Preparing for Childbirth: This is an all day Saturday class, which overviews multiple topics, including changes in pregnancy, overview of labor, comfort techniques, medical interventions, vaginal and cesarean births, and postpartum recovery. Class includes a tour of the maternity areas. Expecting mothers should plan to attend around 28 weeks pregnant. Fees are $30/couple and include a box lunch. Class is from 9am-2pm on March 18, May 13, July 8, September 9, and November 18, 2017. Please call to make a reservation. Class size is limited. Childbirth In a Nutshell: This class is a one-night overview of labor and a tour of the maternity areas. Topics include: changes in pregnancy, overview of vaginal and cesarean birth, and medical interventions. Class is held from 6pm – 8pm on Wednesday Evenings every other month. Wednesday Dates are: February 8, April 5, June 7, August 9, October 18 and December 6, 2017. Class fee is $15 per couple and includes a light snack. Class size is limited. Please call to make a reservation. Breastfeeding This one-night class is for expectant and newly delivered mothers and their support persons who want to learn about breastfeeding. Topics include: advantages, myths and facts, getting started, correct positioning, latching on, engorgement, returning to work, and problem solving. Class meets 1st Thursday of each month from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Fee is Free for USA Deliveries and $15 per couple for non-USA Deliveries. Class dates are: March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, and December 7, 2017. (251) 415-1685 www.usahealthsystem.com
Bounds Family YMCA
8051 Whispering Pines Road, Daphne, 36532 We offer Parent and Child Swim Lessons for ages 6 months-36 months. This class is designed to orient infants and toddlers to the water with the comfort of their parent. We offer sessions that meet twice a week for 4 weeks. The fees are $45 for members and $75 for non-members. Registration is available in-house or online at www.ysal.org. (251) 626-0888 www.ysal.org/main/bounds-family-ymca/
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2423 Schillingers Road, (Suite 110), Mobile, 36695 ISR goes beyond traditional swimming instruction by teaching children ages 6 months - 6 years, ISR SelfRescue™ With more than 40-years of research and development behind ISR’s Self-Rescue Program, ISR teaches each child survival skills in conjunction with basic swimming lessons that give them the competence required to safely enjoy the water. Empower your child by enrolling him or her in ISR’s Self-Rescue Program….“The Sooner, The Safer”. Visit our websites, call or contact Pamela McPherson, Certified Instructor at p.mcpherson@infantswim.com. (251) 391-4799 www.infantswim.com or www. swimfants.com
Meg Johnson Certified Infant Swimming Resource Instructor
Classes offered in Spanish Fort at Rayne Plantation and Fairhope Municipal Pool. Please call or email for specific class schedules and registration information. Call or email at m.johnson@infantswim.com. (407) 497-6469 www.infantswim.com
Sneak-A-Peak Prenatal Imaging of Mobile
6345 D Airport Boulevard, Mobile At Sneak-A-Peek, we provide you and your family the opportunity to interact and share this once in a lifetime experience through the eyes of our State-of-the-Art 3D/4D and HD Live ultrasound technology. Come relax in our warm, spa like environment and witness your little miracle in our theatre viewing facility. Sneak-APeek also goes mobile for private sessions in your home. (251) 639-BABY www.sneak-a-peek4d.com
Snook Family YMCA
2560 South Pine Street, Foley, 36535 We offer Parent and Child Swim Lessons for ages 6 months-36 months. This class is designed to orient infants and toddlers to the water with the comfort of their parent. We offer sessions that meet twice a week for 4 weeks. The fees are $45 for members and $75
for non-members. Registration is available in-house or online at www.ysal.org. (251) 970-3003 www.ysal.org/main/john-mccluresnook-family-ymca/
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center
International Lactation Consultant Association An online information site with phone help from accredited leaders, local support, lactation consultant directories, online forums, parenting resource libraries and much more. (919) 861-5577 www.ilca.org
1613 North McKenzie Street, Foley, 36535 South Baldwin Regional Medical Center offers mothers and family members a 5-session childbirth education series to help prepare for the birth of your baby. We recommend participants take the class after the 24th week of pregnancy. Location: South Baldwin Regional Medical Center Main Campus Rehab Center (across from Emergency Room). Please call for Reservations. (251) 949-3676 www.southbaldwinrmc.com
La Leche League International
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La Leche League Mobile Bay Area
USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital ad on Inside Front Cover
1700 Center Street, Mobile, 36604 Our classes, office visits and phone consultations are available Monday -Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. It’s absolutely free! Call our Lactation Consultants at (251) 415-1285. (251) 415-1000 www.usahealthsystem.com
Fairhope Health Foods Organic Food and Supplies
280 Eastern Shore Shopping Ctr, Fairhope, 36532 Offering Fairhope’s most extensive selection of organic baby supplies. Formula, diapers, produce, groceries, vitamins, bath and body care, herbs, books, homeopathic remedies and much more. Our caring and knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you and your family in your efforts to lead a healthier, happier lifestyle! Our hours are Monday – Saturday from 9am – 7pm and Sunday from 11am – 6pm. (251) 928-0644 www.va-fairhopehealthfoods.com
La Leche League (International) is helping mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. This is a large online directory of lactation consultants and local support resources for breastfeeding mothers. (312) 646-6260 www.llli.org Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 10:30am at St. Paul’s Church, 4051 Old Shell Road. Call or email for information. LLL Series Meetings are open to all families with an interest in breastfeeding. La Leche League Mobile Bay Area serves mothers and babies throughout Southern Alabama. We provide monthly meetings as well as phone and email help. Contact a leader for more information. Amanda: amandaLLLmobile@yahoo.com and Meghan: meghanLLL@ yahoo.com and Michelle: michelleLLLmobile@yahoo. com. Please visit our Facebook page for breastfeeding support 24 hours a day. There is no fee to attend a meeting. Babies and children are welcome. Contact a Leader for more information or support between meetings (251) 656-5249 or (261) 689-2085
La Leche League of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana
4051 Old Shell Road, Mobile La Leche League of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana offer meetings, help mothers by phone and in person, breastfeeding workshops, organize breastfeeding professional conferences and participate in local festivals and community events. See your local group listing for contact information of a Leader in your area. (251) 689-2085 or (877) 4-LA-LECHE www.lllalmsla.org
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The Bump
The Bump gives first-time millennial parents the lowdown on fertility, pregnancy, birth and babies with stage-by-stage content, expert advice, breaking news, style inspiration and interactive tools—across all of our platforms (including our apps, mobile and desktop site). (877) 843-5668 www.thebump.com (New Website)
Wave Medical Equipment
333 Greeno Road South, Fairhope, 36532 Wave Medical Equipment carries Medela Breastpump and supplies and services all of Baldwin County. We can also ship your Medela Breastpump and supplies to your front door throughout the state of Alabama. Wave Medical Equipment is a participating provider with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama. Call us today! It only takes 2 minutes for use to check your Blue Cross of Alabama coverage to see if you qualify for a free Medela breastpump under your insurance plan. (251) 990-0708 http://www.wavemedicalequipment.com
Consignment Shops and Seasonal Sales
each year at the Daphne Civic Center. Shoppers can expect to find amazing bargains on everything parents will need for their children from sizes Preemie-Teen. Deals on clothing include: boutique items & name brand clothing, shoes, school uniforms, etc.. You can find books, toys, furniture, strollers, high chairs, cribs, outdoor toys, & so much more! We have also added a new system of barcoded tags to our area. This simplifies the tagging process for both shoppers and consignors. Consignors earn up to 75% and are able to track their sales online. For more information on discount days and New Mom Pre-Sale passes or to be a consignor, visit our website at www.savvymomsale.com. (251) 533-4387 www.savvymomsale.com
Eastern Shore Kids Market
161 North Section Street, (Fairhope Civic Center), Fairhope, 36532 The Eastern Shore Kids Market brings you quality, gently used children’s clothing and shoes from newborn to teen, smocked items, maternity and nursery items, baby equipment, indoor/outdoor toys, cribs, changing tables, furniture, room decor, books, DVDs and much more. Call or visit our website for sale dates, times, consignor information and information for first-time Mothers and Grandmothers. (251) 490-0744 www.easternshorekidsmarket.com
Foley Munchkin Market
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2603 Hwy 98, (Daphne Civic Center), Daphne, 36526 Spring Sale: February 7 – 11, 2017! The Savvy Mom Sale, LLC holds a sale in Spring, Summer, and Fall
Foley, 36535 Visit our website and Facebook page for Sale dates, information on consigning, volunteering, donating and shopping! Please call for our seasonal event dates. (251) 298-SALE (7253) www.foleysmunchkinmarket.com
Luv Me 2 Times Consignment
8685 State Highway 59, Foley, 36535 Carrying women’s clothing and accessories, children’s clothing sizes 0-12 (girls) and 0-6 (Boys) and much more. Open Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Visit us on Facebook for updates and new arrivals. (251) 970-5882
Pass-it-On Children’s Consignment and Maternity Boutique
23825 US Highway 98, Fairhope, 36532 Open Monday - Saturday 10am – 5pm. We carry all child related and maternity related items at incredibly low prices and great quality. Pass-it-On offers a huge selection of children’s gently used clothing (Newborn-Teen), shoes, toys, baby equipment, strollers, car seats, furniture, school uniforms and maternity apparel. Also carrying a large selection of new bows, headbands, and accessories. Find us on Facebook for current sales and events. (251) 928-9991 www.facebook.com/passitonfairhope
Peek-A-Boutique
6729 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Suite H, Spanish Fort, 36527 Children’s and maternity Consignment Boutique, Embroidery and Screen Printing! We offer designer and department store brands. Gently used clothing for children sizes newborn to 8 years. Maternity, furniture and toys are also available. Open Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (251) 626-2266 www.facebook.com/peekaboutiquellc/
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26992 Highway 181, Daphne 36526 A small town southern boutique offering handmade and unique items for every season on the Eastern Shore. Our inventory includes home decor, clothing, jewelry, hand crafted baby toys, hand made baby bonnets, burp cloths, and many options for appliqué and monograming. Seasons also offers gently used consignment items for sizes newborn - 5T. Our hours are Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm, Saturday 10am 4pm and Closed on Sunday. Visit us on Facebook for sales, updates and new arrivals! (251) 459-0700 www.facebook.com/SeasonsConsignment/
Sweet Seconds Boutique
21193 State Highway 181, Fairhope, 36532 Open Monday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Children’s consignment boutique, specializing in gently used and new consignment items. Sizes newborn to size 8 children’s clothing, baby equipment, maternity, toys, strollers, furniture, crib bedding, shoes, school uniforms and more. We also offer Monogramming with a selection of new items available for Monogram. Find us on Facebook to stay up to date on sales and events! (251) 928-8771 www.sweetsecondsfairhope.com
Doulas / Childbirth Educators Mother’s Comfort Birthing Services, LLC
2705 Perin Court, Mobile, 36693 Childbirth Education Classes, Labor Support in and out of the hospital. Labor Support Services and Compre-
hensive Childbirth Education go hand in hand in equipping an expectant Mother to make informed decisions about her upcoming birth and preparing her to have the birth experience she desires. Colleen Tullis, CPM, LM, motherscomfort@yahoo.com. (251) 510-8540
Woman-to-Woman Birthing Services
Fairhope, 36532 Focusing on Natural Birth in the Fairhope area. Providing personalized childbirth preparation for expectant families to help them achieve a positive birth experience. Will be on-call 24-hours/day the two weeks on either side of mother’s due date. Provide continuous support throughout labor, birth, and the first postpartum hour. (251) 604-6258
Fun and Unique Outings for Mom, Baby & Family Groovaroo (TM) Alabama ad on page 41
150 South Ingleside Street, Fairhope, 36532 Baby Cafe is an international network of drop-in breastfeeding centers. The Eastern Shore Baby Cafe began when long-time Baldwin County resident Catherine Hanks, an RN and lactation consultant, had a vision to create a community breastfeeding support center in our area. She enlisted the support of local pediatrician and breastfeeding advocate, Dr. Kelly Green. All pregnant or breastfeeding moms are welcome to stop by on Wednesdays between 12:00pm -1:30pm at Diegmann Henderson OB GYN office. Enjoy the opportunity to eat and socialize with other breastfeeding moms. Pre-school age big siblings are also welcome. At Baby Café we can answer questions, help with breastfeeding problems, and provide information to pregnant women considering breastfeeding. An IBCLC-certified lactation consult will be available. (251) 279-1178 www.facebook.com/easternshorebabycafe
Fairhope Sewing School
1203 US Highway 98, (Suite 4C), Daphne, 36526 Offering prenatal, postpartum, babywearing, and family line dance classes. Classes are inclusive to include EVERyONE , all parents and caregivers. We offer private lessons, group classes and baby playdates. Great for all levels. No dance experience needed. Visit our Facebook page at GroovaRoo Alabama. (251) 279-0221 www.groovaroo.com
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Fairhope, 36532 New Mommy or Grand Mom Sewing Class! In this 3-hour class you supply the fabric, ribbon, thread and other notions needed for the items you want to make baby. Baby bibs, blankets, bedding, snuggle wrap, room decor. I supply the expertise, sewing pattern, sewing machine, serger and other sewing equipment to help you create the items you want for your new arrival. Visit our website or email us at fairhopesewingschool@gmail.com for complete in-
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readers can use discount code ESPM10 for 10% off their first purchase (some exclusions apply). Please email Maggie Stickney at sales@purpleelmbaby.com for questions and appointments. (251) 298-7486 www.purpleelmbaby.com
Fit Mama Boot Camp ®
Fairhope, Daphne, Spanish Fort Fit Mama is led by Jessica Watkins, an AAFA certified personal trainer with numerous fitness certifications and degrees. Class is open to ALL moms (new, pro and expecting), and offers a variety of class options each week including bootcamp, pilates, barre, strength conditioning and more! Fit Mama provides a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable and encouraged. Classes are kid-friendly so don’t hesitate to bring your kids along while we work out! Fit Mama also offers tasty and healthy weekly meal plans with grocery lists and recipes! Classes are held in Fairhope, Daphne & Spanish Fort. Please call email at Jessica@FITbyJessica.com for the schedule! (601) 606-0736 www.FITbyJessica.com
Purple Elm Baby
Purple Elm Baby is an online babywearing store with local sales and individual instruction by appointment. We sell a wide variety of beautiful, comfortable and versatile baby carriers including woven wraps, ring slings, mei tais and buckle carriers. We also sell an array of unique baby items including baby hats and soft-soled shoes, baltic amber, teething necklaces and tote bags. Safety tips, instructional videos, exclusive carrier designs and more can be found on our website. Eastern Shore Parents Magazine
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Pediatric Dentistry Bay Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry ad on page 35
115 Lottie Lane, Fairhope, 36532 Wells Hammock, DMD, Ray Hammock, Jr. DMD, Christi Clements, DMD. The office with “The Little Door” welcomes patients 6 months to 21 years of age. Providing a fun atmosphere where children feel safe and comfortable. The first visit to the dentist may be the most important in a child’s life and the team at Bay Pediatric & Adolescent Dentistry has the skills and training to make that visit a positive experience. Call to schedule an appointment or visit our website for more information. (251) 928-5045 www.baypedo.com
Daphne Pediatric Dentistry ad on page 33
7058 Professional Place, Daphne, 36526 Dr. Todd Chambliss, DMD has been providing children and teenagers with exceptional comprehensive dental care since 2001. He is member of American
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Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists and Alabama Dental Association. A pleasant, comfortable first visit builds trust and helps put the child at ease during future dental visits. Dr. Todd and the staff will explain everything in detail, will answer any questions, and are always encouraged to discuss any fears or anxieties your child may have. (251) 447-0627 www.daphnepediatricdentistry.com
Dr. Trey’s Children’s Dentistry ad on page 30
303 North Section Street, Fairhope, 36532 Trey Fellers, DMD, is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist in Fairhope who provides a positive, fun, dental experience for children (and their parents!). Scheduling allows additional time with each child and parent, helping to assure the highest quality of total care. Come see Dr. Trey Today! (251) 928-3030 www.drtreys.com
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Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics ad on page 24
825 North Alston Street, Foley, 36535 Welcome to Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, the office of Drs. Mike and Ashley Meador. Sea Smiles offers pediatric AND orthodontic dental care to Foley and the surrounding areas of Baldwin County. With our newly renovated office, we will strive to provide cutting edge care in a fun, caring, family friendly environment. (251) 943-7575 www.seasmilesfoley.com
Pediatricians Eastern Shore Children’s Clinic ad on page 20
150 South Ingleside Street, Fairhope , 36532 Rhoda E. Burns, MD, Paula S. Drummond, MD, Jennie W. Breslin, MD; Margaret T. Moore, MD; Elizabeth M. Orr, MD. Offering all needed primary care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults (through age 19). As a group practice devoted only to these age groups, we can better serve you by sharing certain responsibilities such as night, weekend, and holiday coverage. Accepting most Insurance. Serving South-
west Alabama since 1974. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:40pm; Saturday by appointment in the Fairhope office Only. (251) 928-0624 www.eschildrens.com
Eastern Shore Children’s Clinic ad on page 20
9797-A Timber Circle, Spanish Fort, 36527 Rhoda E. Burns, MD, Paula S. Drummond, MD, Jennie W. Breslin, MD; Margaret T. Moore, MD; Elizabeth M. Orr, MD. Offering all needed primary care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults (through age 19). As a group practice devoted only to these age groups, we can better serve you by sharing certain responsibilities such as night, weekend, and holiday coverage. Accepting most Insurance. Serving Southwest Alabama since 1974. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:40pm; Saturday by appointment in the Fairhope office Only. (251) 928-0624 www.eschildrens.com
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19087-B Greeno Road, Fairhope, 36532 Katrina Skinner, MD, Kelly Green, MD, Marina Thompson, MD, Jennifer Walker, MD, Katie Erdlitz, DNP. Fairhope Pediatrics provides quality pediatric care on the Eastern Shore. Serving ages birth to 18 years. If you’re an expectant mother, call and schedule a prenatal visit to discuss important issues like delivery, breastfeeding, and circumcision (if applicable). Visit the
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website for more information. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm; Saturday by appointment only. (251) 928-5568 www.fairhopepeds.com
Magnolia Springs Pediatrics ad on page 16
14975 US Highway 98, Magnolia Springs, 36555 Dr. Walker and Dr. Rux are both Board Certified in Pediatrics. Accepting most insurance. Hours are Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm; Friday 8am – 3pm. Call our office to schedule your child’s appointment. See Dr. Rux’s monthly health column in each issue. (251) 965-3320 www.facebook.com/ magnoliasprings.pediatrics
North Baldwin Pediatrics ad on page 36
2002 McMillan Avenue, Bay Minette, 36507 Jessica Hagemeier, MD, Natalie Sharp, MD, Rebecca Emmons, Nurse Practitioner. Physicians are Board Certified. Accepting most insurance companies. Providing quality care for infants and adolescents. Accepting new patients. Call today to schedule and appointment. Office hours are Monday – Tuesday 8am – 5pm; Wednesday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm. (251) 580-8475
Baldwin Pediatrics
26030 Capital Drive, (Suite A & B), Daphne, 36526 Dr. Gerard P. Galle is a board certified pediatrician who provides medical care for newborns, babies,
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urinary incontinence, menopausal medicine, hormones and weight loss. Baldwin OB/GYN now provides Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery for most benign GYN surgical cases. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8am – 5pm; Closed for lunch, 12:30pm – 1:30pm; Wednesday & Friday 8am-12pm. (251) 424-1100 www.baldwinobgyn.com
Diegmann OB/GYN, PC
150 South Ingleside, (Suite 2), Fairhope, 36532 Fred Ferris Diegmann, MD, Bret T. Henderson, MD. Providing quality medical care in Baldwin County since 1974. ACOG, MASA, BCOG, ABOG, Member of Christian Medical and Dental Society, and American College of Pro-Life Physicians. Providing high-quality care for women on the Eastern Shore. As a group practice, our physicians are dedicated to providing cutting edge and compassionate care at all stages of a woman’s life. From excellent obstetrical care to stateof-the-art treatment of gynecologic problems, our office brings experience and innovation to all of our patients’ needs. You will also find that our carefully selected staff is friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. Hours are Monday – Friday 8:15am - 11:15am, 1:15pm - 4:15pm. (251) 990-6550 www.diegmannob-gyn.com
Eastern Shore OB-GYN
8552 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope, 36532 Mitzi M. Childs, MD, Lorena E. Hunt, MD, Penelope Richbourg, Nurse Practitioner. Eastern Shore OB-GYN started with a simple premise: Provide every woman the health resources she needs to live a healthy, active, and long life. At the same time, educate each woman about the importance of preventative health measures. This same idea still drives us today, more than 20 years later. Our office is clean and conservative, with the latest technology. We accept new patients daily as our schedule permits. We’d love to see you in our office to map out a health and wellness plan that’s tailored to your health history and needs. Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm; Friday 8am – 12pm. Closed for lunch from 12-1:30pm. (251) 928-4113 www.easternshoreobgyn.com
Medical Park OBGYN
150 South Ingleside Drive, Suite #6, (Behind Thomas Hospital), Fairhope, 36532 Richard A. Roh, MD, FACOG, Gary W. Nelson, MD, FACOG, Dylan R. Wells, MD, FACOG, Mary D. Wells, MD, FACOG, Leslie Evans, MD, FACOG. Medical Park OBGYN is comprised of a team of dedicated doctors offering a wide range of Obstetrics and Gynecological services. (251) 928-1222 www.fairhopeobgyn.com
North Baldwin Family Care ad on page 36
2002 Medical Center Drive, Bay Minette Nicole Arthur, M.D., specializes in family practice and obstetrics. Dr. Arthur is board certified in family medicine, board eligible in obstetrics and a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. (251) 937-5377
Shoemaker OB-GYN children, adolescents and young adults. We see patients for well and sick visits. Dr. Galle is also a Physician on staff at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope. New Patients are welcome. Call our office for more information. Office hours are Monday – Thursday 11am – 6pm; Friday 11am -2pm; Closed Saturday & Sunday. (251) 626-1861
Gulf Shores Pediatrics, PC
232 Office Park Drive, Gulf Shores, 36542 Kathleen C. Lovlie, MD, FAAP, Lee Autrey, CRNP. Board Certified Pediatrician. Accepting New Patients and Vacationers Welcome. Specializing In Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine. Hours are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (251) 968-2323 www.gulfshorespediatrics.com
South Baldwin Pediatrics, LLC
1090 East Laurel Avenue, Foley, 36535 Gary Eberly, MD, David Sanford, MD, Micki Raber, Eastern Shore Parents I February 2017
CRNP. South Baldwin Pediatrics is a member of the American Board of Pediatrics. Accepting new patients. Please call our office for more information.Accepting new patients. Please call our office for information. (251) 943-7901
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1506 North McKenzie St, (Suite 104), Foley, 36535 Dr. Judy Corbett, MD, FACOG, Dr. Cory Jacobs, MD, FACOG, Tracy Brown, CRNP, Heather Steigerwald, CRNP. Baldwin OB/GYN is for all women who desire quality, focused obstetrical or gynecological care with an emphasis on personal needs. The practice provides the finest in preventive and problem focused medical care for adult and teen women, specializing in 4-D ultrasound, normal to high-risk pregnancy, infertility,
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188 Hospital Drive, (Suite 304), Fairhope, 36532 Marshall D. Shoemaker MD, Board Certified OBGYN; Jessica Jones, MD; Carla Corte, CRNP; Heather Talbot, CRNP. At Shoemaker Ob-Gyn, we treat women through all stages of life. We provide a wide range of services including obstetrical care, infertility services, gynecological care, urogynecology, and menopausal treatment and support. We are unique in our area in also providing lactation services to new mothers. Also offering 4D ultrasounds. Please call to make an appointment. (251) 990-1950 www.shoemakerobgyn.com
South Baldwin Obstetrics/Gynecology
1620 N McKenzie Street, (Hwy 59), Foley 36535 Dr. Dennis McNally, Dr. Craig Brown, Ester Davis, Certified Nurse-Midwife. Offering Obstetrical care, Gynecological care, and weight loss and diet program. Hours are Monday – Thursday 8am – 5pm; Friday 8am – 12pm. Visit our website for more information or to make an appointment. (251) 943-2141 www.southbaldwinobgyn.com ESP
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Family Calendar Wednesday February 1
Winter Wednesdays at Bellingrath Gardens 10:30 AM Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore Every year, Bellingrath Gardens and Home hosts specialized workshops when the weather gets chilly in winter months. Each workshop covers a special feature of the Gardens or Home, tips for making your garden more spectacular or guest lectures from renowned members of the horticultural and gardening world. These programs run from January 4 – February 22. Each program begins at 10:30 AM and is included in your Gardens admission. Admission for members is free. (251) 973-2217 bellingrath.org Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! 8:00 PM Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laugh-out-loud comedy, deathdefying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com
Thursday February 2
The Wicked City Reader Luncheon 12:00 PM Page & Palette, 32 South Section Street, Fairhope Join us for the The Wicked City Reader Luncheon. Reservations online. www.pageandpalette.com Fairhope Lecture Series 6:00 PM Fairhope Museum of History, 24 North Section Street, Fairhope “The Founding of Fairhope” by speaker: Donnie Barrett. www.cofairhope.com
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The Baldwin Pops 20th Anniversary Concert 7:00 PM Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope The Baldwin Pops 20th Anniversary Concert, sponsored by the City of Fairhope and the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation, is Thursday, February 2, 2017, at the Fairhope Civic Center. www.baldwinpopsband.com
Friday February 3
Friends of the Foley Library 2017 Annual Book Sale 9:00 AM Foley Civic Center, 407 E Laurel Ave, Foley Books! Books! Books! 100% of the proceeds help fund the Foley Public Library! www.foleylibrary.org Southern Antique Show ( General Admission is $8) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 28788 North Main Street, Daphne The hall will be open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. featuring dealers from across the country and lunch being served for an additional fee. Proceeds will benefit St. Paul’s Episcopal Church community outreach.
The Southern Antique Show Preview Party ($25) 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 28788 North Main Street, Daphne Join us for a special preview of the wonderful items offered at The Southern Antiques Show. The preview party will include hors d’oeuvres wine, and beer, and live music. The show will be open from 9 am to 5 pm Friday and Saturday, with lunch available each day. Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! 6:00 PM Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laugh-out-loud comedy, deathdefying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com The Baldwin Pops 20th Anniversary Concert
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7:00 PM Fairhope Civic Center, 161 North Section Street, Fairhope Baldwin Pops Classical Concert on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at the Fairhope Civic Center at 7:00pm. www.baldwinpopsband.com
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6th Annual Starla Ride 12:00 PM Faulkner State Community College, 1900 Highway 31 South, Bay Minette 6th Annual Starla Motorcycle Ride to benefit Starla Champman Scholarship and BMB Charities. (251) 802-9638 www.bmbrockets.com Town of Dauphin Island Parade (Free) 1:00 PM Dauphin Island, Dauphin Island Town of Dauphin Island Parade at 1:00pm. Starts at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab, travels west on Bienville Boulevard and ends at 1501 Bienville - the Dauphin Island Elementary School. townofdauphinisland.org Theatre 98 Presents “Ripcord” ($18 for adults and $12
Fairhope First Friday Art Walk 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Downtown Fairhope, Fairhope Fairhope First Friday Art Walk Visit our local merchants in Downtown Fairhope as they open late and highlight the art community. Art Walk happens every first Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m. www.cofairhope.com
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Mobile Opera presents Winter Gala Concert 8:00 PM The Steeple on St. Francis, 251 St. Francis Street, Mobile Selections of some the most popular moments from the world’s great operas, showcasing the Mobile Opera Chorus. (251) 432-6772 www.mobileopera.org
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Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Saturday shows at 11:30am, 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laughout-loud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com
Sunday February 5
Theatre 98 Presents “Ripcord” ($18 for adults and $12
Sunday Funday - Mobile 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Downtown Mobile, Mobile Join us for these Sunday Fundays when cruisers come to town for their Monday cruise departures. With an Art Market, shops and galleries opening special hours and restaurants and bars offering cruiser specials, what’s not to love about Sundays in downtown Mobile? www.mobile.org
8:00 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 will present Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Timothy Guy for the first 2017 Theatre 98 Season. Performances will be January 27-29, February 3-5, and February 10-12. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org
Mobile Opera presents Winter Gala Concert 2:30 PM The Steeple on St. Francis, 251 St. Francis Street, Mobile Selections of some the most popular moments from the world’s great operas, showcasing the Mobile Opera Chorus. (251) 432-6772 www.mobileopera.org
Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Friday shows at 6:00pm and 9:30pm. Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laugh-outloud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com
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Southern Antique Show Preview Party and Gala
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 28788 North Main Street, Daphne The Preview Party and Gala will have wine, hors d’oeuvres and live music from 6 - 8 p.m. Tickets for this event include the three-day admission.
Southern Antique Show ( General Admission is $8) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 28788 North Main Street, Daphne The hall will be open from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. featuring dealers from across the country and lunch being served for an additional fee. Proceeds will benefit St. Paul’s Episcopal Church community outreach.
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Saturday February 4
Friends of the Foley Library 2017 Annual Book Sale 9:00 AM Foley Civic Center, 407 E Laurel Ave, Foley Books! Books! Books! 100% of the proceeds help fund the Foley Public Library! www.foleylibrary.org Chinese New Year Parade (Free) 10:00 AM Fairhope United Methodist Church , Fairhope Children of the World will host its Annual Chinese New Year Parade in Fairhope on Saturday, February 4th. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Fairhope United Methodist Church and parade through downtown Fairhope. Join us as We celebrate this occasion with our children from around the world. www.cofairhope.com
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2:30 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 will present Ripcord by David LindsayAbaire and directed by Timothy Guy for the first 2017 Theatre 98 Season. Performances will be January 2729, February 3-5, and February 10-12. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Sunday shows at 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laugh-out-loud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com
Monday February 6
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fort Morgan, 51 Highway 180, Gulf Shores A Historian will provide historical insights on various periods of Fort Morgan’s History. (251) 540-5257 www.fort-morgan.org Gulf Shores Entertainment Series - Kingston Trio
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Wednesday February 8
Savvy Mom Consignment Sale 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Highway 98, Daphne The Savvy Mom Sale, LLC is a Children’s Consignment Sale. For more information or to become a consigner visit www.SavvyMomSale.com. www.SavvyMomSale.com
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and gardening world. These programs run from January 4 – February 22. Each program begins at 10:30 AM and is included in your Gardens admission. Admission for members is free. (251) 973-2217 bellingrath.org Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! 6:00 PM Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laugh-out-loud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com
Thursday February 9
Savvy Mom Consignment Sale 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Highway 98, Daphne The Savvy Mom Sale, LLC is a Children’s Consignment Sale. For more information or to become a consigner visit www.SavvyMomSale.com. www.SavvyMomSale.com Making of the Mardi Gras Trail (Free for members,
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6:00 PM Historic Mobile Preservation Society, 300 Oakleigh Place, Mobile HMPS is kicking off the 2017 Mardi Gras season with historian Ann Pond as she takes us through a virtual preview of the Mobile Mardi Gras Trail highlights and its illustrious history. (251) 432-1281 www.historicmobile.org
Winter Wednesdays at Bellingrath Gardens 10:30 AM Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore Every year, Bellingrath Gardens and Home hosts specialized workshops when the weather gets chilly in winter months. Each workVenardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! shop covers a special feature of the Gardens or Home, Details on Wednesday, February 8. tips for making your garden more spectacular or guest PA Petfrom ad renowned 2.qxp_Layout 1 12/2/15 4:56 PM Page(323) 1 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com lectures members of the horticultural
2nd Annual Distinguished Lecture Series 6:30 PM Gulf Coast Campus Cultural Center Auditorium, 19470 Oak Rd West, Gulf Shores Sue Brannan Walker, USA Professor of English, Retired Former Alabama State Poet Laureate. will lecture on, “Through Edward O. Wilson: The Mobile-Tensaw Delta.” (251) 517-5162 www.gulfshores.com
Friday February 10
Savvy Mom Consignment Sale 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Highway 98, Daphne 25% off selected items at The Savvy Mom Sale, LLC, a Children’s Consignment Sale. For more information or to become a consigner visit www.SavvyMomSale.com. www.SavvyMomSale.com Theatre 98 Presents “Ripcord” ($18 for adults and $12 for students)
8:00 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 will present Ripcord by David LindsayAbaire and directed by Timothy Guy for the first 2017 Theatre 98 Season. Performances will be January 2729, February 3-5, and February 10-12. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Friday shows at 4:00pm and 9:00pm. Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laughout-loud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com
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Family Calendar Saturday February 11
Gator Chase 5K & 1 Mi Fun Run 8:00 AM Five Rivers Delta Resource Center, 30945 Five Rivers Boulevard, Spanish Fort Join us for the 5K and fun run to benefit Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation. www.productionsbylittleredhen.com Savvy Mom Consignment Sale 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Highway 98, Daphne 50% off selected items at The Savvy Mom Sale, LLC, a Children’s Consignment Sale. For more information or to become a consigner visit www.SavvyMomSale.com. www.SavvyMomSale.com Battle of Mobile 5K 8:30 AM Historic Fort Gaines, 61 Bienville Boulevard, Dauphin Island Come join us for this run that benefits Ft. Gaines and USA Children. www.productionsbylittleredhen.com Blakely State Park - Guided Bus Tours of Blakeley’s Civil War Battlefield and Inaugural Alabama Author’s Day ($4 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Blakely State Park, 34745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort Join us on for two special events focusing on Alabama’s rich history. Enjoy a guided bus tour of our battlefield, site of Alabama’s largest Civil War battle, at either 9:00 or 9:45 (registration required for bus tours) before gathering at the Wehle Center for brief presentations and discussions with several accomplished local authors who have recently published works based in Alabama’s storied past. Author presentations begin at 10:30. Book signings will follow the presentations. (251) 626-0798 www.blakeleypark.com/Events.asp Fairhope’s Arbor Day 10:00 AM Fairhope Faulkner Campus, Fairhope Along with the always-popular distribution of tree seedlings, the day will honor new “treasured tree” award recipients and recognize the 5th grade poster contest winners from Fairhope Elementary and J. Larry Newton. We will also raffle off a few fruit trees and have commercial tree vendors there to answer the public’s questions about trees. (251) 929-1466 www.cofairhope.com Fairhope Public Library’s Champagne and Chocolate Event 6:30 PM 501 Fairhope Avenue , Fairhope Fairhope Public Library’s Champagne and Chocolate Event will be held February 11. fairhopelibrary.org/index.php/cal-event/chocolate-champagne-event/ 4th Annual Joy of Life benefitting St. Jude 7:30 PM Fort Whiting, 1630 S Broad Street, Mobile The 4th Annual Wind Creek Hospitality “Joy of Life” Mardi Gras Ball benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will take place on Saturday, February 11th starting at 7:30pm at Fort Whiting. The 2017 gala will present St. Jude patients as King and Queen. The “Joy of Life” Mardi Gras Ball will showcase the culinary skills of Mobile’s most amazing chefs and restaurants, fully stocked open bars, live and silent auctions all while raising funds for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. joyoflifegulfcoast.org Theatre 98 Presents “Ripcord” ($18 for adults and $12 for students)
8:00 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 will present Ripcord by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Timothy Guy for the first 2017 Theatre 98 Season. Performances will be January 27-29, February 3-5, and February 10-12. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras!
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Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Saturday shows at 11:30am, 4:30pm and 9:00pm. Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laughout-loud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com
Sunday February 12
Theatre 98 Presents “Ripcord” ($18 for adults and $12 for students)
2:30 PM Theatre 98, 350 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope Theatre 98 will present Ripcord by David LindsayAbaire and directed by Timothy Guy for the first 2017 Theatre 98 Season. Performances will be January 2729, February 3-5, and February 10-12. (251) 928-4366 www.theatre98.org St. James Episcopal Church Concert Series 4:00 PM St. James Episcopal Church, 860 North Section Street, Fairhope Concert featuring Archduke Trio. (251) 928-2912 www.cofairhope.com Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Sunday shows at 5:00pm and 8:30pm.Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laughout-loud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com
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Winter Wednesdays at Bellingrath Gardens 10:30 AM Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Theodore Every year, Bellingrath Gardens and Home hosts specialized workshops when the weather gets chilly in winter months. Each workshop covers a special feature of the Gardens or Home, tips for making your garden more spectacular or guest lectures from renowned members of the horticultural and gardening world. These programs run from January 4 – February 22. Each program begins at 10:30 AM and is included in your Gardens admission. Admission for members is free. (251) 973-2217 bellingrath.org
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Benefit Concert and Live Auction at the Orange Beach Event Center ($10 in advance, $15 at the door)
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf, 4671 Wharf Parkway, Orange Beach A benefit concert and live auction will be held in the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf, Orange Beach on Feb. 16, 2017. All proceeds go towards completing construction of Melissa’s Place, an orphanage being built in Haiti for girls 5 to 16 years old. In addition to the music of The Coachmen, and Wojamm travelling here for this event, Gulf Coast locals Lisa Christian, Mac Walter and Shelby Brown (recently seen on The Voice) will perform for the event. www.paulmeyersfoundation.com
Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Monday shows at 12:00pm and 8:30pm. Astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laugh-out-loud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos’ own Broadway-Musical Production elements, you’re in for a Mardi Gras Circus Party like you’ve never seen. Presented in cooperation with the Alabama Contemporary Arts Center, Cirque du Mardi Gras is here for a Limited Engagement only: February 1-February 14. (323) 790-4827 VenardosCircus.com
South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Let’s Murder Marsha” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from February 15-19 and 22-26. www.sbct.biz
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fort Morgan, 51 Highway 180, Gulf Shores A Historian will provide historical insights on various periods of Fort Morgan’s History. (251) 540-5257 www.fort-morgan.org Gulf Shores Entertainment Series - The Young Irelanders ($35) 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Kingston Trio will perform on February 6 and 7. www.gulfshoresal.gov Venardos Circus presents Cirque du Mardi Gras! Alabama Contemporary Art Center, 301 Conti Drive, Mobile Tuesday shows 12:00pm and 8:30pm. Featuring astonishing aerial and acrobatic amazements, laughout-loud comedy, death-defying stunts, and Venardos’
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Orchid Show and Sale at Bellingrath Gardens and Home 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Mobile Members of the Mobile Area Orchid Society will display their best orchids and will be available to answer questions and provide tips on growing and caring for these exotic plants. Vendors will sell orchids, supplies and accessories. There is no admission fee to view the show, but visitors are encouraged to tour the Gardens and Home during their visit. (251) 973-2217 bellingrath.org Apollo’s Mystic Ladies (Free) 6:45 PM Daphne Civic Center, Daphne Starts behind the Daphne Civic Center on Scenic 98; south on 98 to College Avenue; west on College to Sixth Street; north on Sixth to Belrose Avenue; east on Belrose to 98; back north up 98 to end at the starting point. www.eschamber.com
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Chilly Run and Chili Cookoff 10:00 AM Bay Minette Kids Park, McMillan and 3rd Street, Bay Minette Chilly Run and Chili Cookoff in Bay Minette Kids Park. (251) 937-5665 active. com
Orchid Show and Sale at Bellingrath Gardens 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Bellingrath Gardens and Home, 12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road, Mobile Members of the Mobile Area Orchid Society will display their best orchids and will be available to answer questions and provide tips on growing and caring for these exotic plants. Vendors will sell orchids, supplies and accessories. There is no admission fee to view the show, but visitors are encouraged to tour the Gardens and Home during their visit. (251) 973-2217 bellingrath.org Mystic Mutts of Revelry Parade (Free) 1:00 PM Fairhopers Community Park, Church Street, Fairhope For the past several years, Fairhope’s Mardi Gras season has kicked off by going to the dogs, or to the mutts, actually. The Mystic Mutts of Revelry, a fund raising activity for The Haven, Fairhope’s no-kill animal shelter, takes place this year on Saturday, February 18th at 1 p.m., with festivities starting at 10:30 a.m. at the parade’s
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staging point, Fairhopers Community Park on Church Street. Walkers and their pets can pre-register online or at the hospitality tent in the park on parade day. For more information, visit www.havenforanimals.org/index.php/ mmor/parade. www.eschamber.com Knights of Ecor Rouge (Free) 6:45 PM Fairhope Civic Center, Fairhope Starts at the Fairhope Civic Center on Section Street; south on Section to Fels Avenue; west on Fels to Church Street; north on Church to Fairhope Avenue; east on Fairhope to Bancroft Street; north on Bancroft to Magnolia Avenue; west on Magnolia to Church Street; south on Church to Fels Avenue; east on Fels to Section Street; north on Section to end at the starting point. www.eschamber.com South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Let’s Murder Marsha” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from February 15-19 and 22-26. www.sbct.biz
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Gulf Shores Entertainment Series - Russian String Orchestra ($35) 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Kingston Trio will perform on February 6 and 7. www.gulfshoresal.gov
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Tuesday Winter Civil War Tour ($7 Adults $4 Children $5 Seniors (over 65))
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Fort Morgan, 51 Highway 180, Gulf Shores A Historian will provide historical insights on various periods of Fort Morgan’s History. (251) 540-5257 www.fort-morgan.org
ZZ Top Concert 8:00 PM Mobile Saenger Theatre, 6 Joachim Street, Mobile ZZ Top in concert. www.mobilesaenger.com
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Thursday February 23
South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Let’s Murder Marsha” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from February 15-19 and 22-26. www.sbct.biz
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Mystical Order of Mirams (Free) 6:30 PM Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach A two-mile stretch of Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182) from west to east. Starting at Wintzell’s Oyster House (24131 Perdido Beach Boulevard) and ending at Alabama 161. Maids of Jubilee (Free) 6:45 PM Fairhope Civic Center, Fairhope Starts at the Fairhope Civic Center on Section Street; south on Section to Fels Avenue; west on Fels to Church Street; north on Church to Fairhope Avenue; east on Fairhope to Bancroft Street; north on Bancroft to Magnolia Avenue; west on Magnolia to Church Street; south on Church to Fels Avenue; east on Fels to Section Street; north on Section to end at the starting point. www.eschamber.com South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Let’s Murder Marsha” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from February 15-19 and 22-26. www.sbct.biz
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Tree Talk and Walk/Tree Giveaway - Blakely State Park ($4 for adults and $3 for kids ages 6-12) 8:15 AM Blakely State Park, 34745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort In honor of Arbor Week, we invite you to the park for a special 45-minute “Tree Walk and Talk” by registered forester and 4-H instructor Dean Trawick. At 8:15 AM, we’ll hike the park’s new “Champion Tree Trail” and learn about the incredible diversity of tree species in the park, as well as get a chance to view two current State Champion trees. Throughout the day, all guests to the park are encouraged to take free tree seedlings provided through a partnership with the Alabama Forestry Commission. (251) 626-0798 www.blakeleypark.com/Events.asp 17th Annual Chili for Charity 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Oak Hollow Farm, 14210 South Greeno Road, Fairhope Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 17th annual Chili for Charity event sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries, Inc. This year’s cook-off will again be held at Oak Hollow Farm in Fairhope , Saturday, February 25.The fabulous fun-filled festival has something for everyone. You are able to sample some of the best chili that Baldwin County has to offer, hear live music by
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several choirs and bands, ride a mechanical bull, request a great creation from the balloon artist and check out all the antique tractors on display. Also, there’ll be inflatables for the kids to enjoy. And we’re not finished…add a bake sale with out- of –this- world homemade baked goods. It’s the PERFECT RECIPE for a great afternoon of family fun that supports EMI’s many worthwhile programs. (251) 928-3430 www.baldwinemi.org Foley Parade (Free) 12:00 PM West Roosevelt and Alston, Foley Starts at West Roosevelt and Alston and travels north on Alston; turns west on 98 (West Laurel Avenue); turns south on Oak Street; turns east on West Roosevelt and ends at Alston. Mystic Revelers (Free) 12:00 PM Dobson and West 7th Street, Bay Minette Starts at the middle school, at Dobson and West Seventh Street; south on Dobson to West Seventh Street; east on Seventh to McMeans Avenue (Alabama 59); south on McMeans to D’Olive Street; east on D’Olive, through Courthouse Square, to Hoyle Avenue; south on Hoyle to First Street; west on First to the civic center and disband. Krewe of Mullet Mates (Free) 2:00 PM Mullet Point, Point Clear Mullet Point - The entire five-mile route follows Baldwin County Highway 1, starting at Mullet Point Park and traveling southeast to the end of the road, just past Baldwin County Highway 27. www.eschamber.com Loyal Order of the Firetruck (Free) 2:29 PM Daphne Civic Center, Daphne Starts behind the Daphne Civic Center on Scenic 98; south on 98 to College Avenue; west on College to Sixth Street; north on Sixth to Belrose Avenue; east on Belrose to 98; back north up 98 to end at the starting point. www.eschamber.com Mystics of Pleasure (Free) 5:30 PM Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach A twomile stretch of Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182) from west to east. Starting at Wintzell’s Oyster House (24131 Perdido Beach Boulevard) and ending at Alabama 161. Shadow Barons (Free) 6:45 PM Daphne Civic Center, Daphne Starts behind the Daphne Civic Center on Scenic 98; south on 98 to College Avenue; west on College to Sixth Street; north on Sixth to Belrose Avenue; east on Belrose to 98; back north up 98 to end at the starting point. www.eschamber.com South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Let’s Murder Marsha” 7:30 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from February 15-19 and 22-26. www.sbct.biz
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Monday February 27
Order of Mystic Magnolias (Free) 6:45 PM Fairhope Civic Center, Fairhope Starts at the Fairhope Civic Center on Section Street; south on Section to Fels Avenue; west on Fels to Church Street; north on Church to Fairhope Avenue; east on Fairhope to Bancroft Street; north on Bancroft to Magnolia
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Tuesday February 28
Gulf Shores Parade (Free) 10:00 AM Winn Dixie Shopping Center, Gulf Shores Starts on Alabama 59 and 16th Avenue (in front of the Winn-Dixie shopping center) and travels south on 59 to Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182); turns east on 182 and ends at First Street. Orange Beach Parade (Free) 2:00 PM Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach A two-mile stretch of Perdido Beach Boulevard (Alabama 182) from west to east. Starting at Wintzell’s Oyster House (24131 Perdido Beach Boulevard) and ending at Alabama 161. Tuesday Winter Civil War Tour ($7 Adults $4 Children $5 Seniors (over 65))
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Tour de LADR Bike Ride 7:30 AM Grand Hotel , 1 Grand Boulevard, Point Clear Join us for the 21.4 bike race to benefit Camp Rap-A-Hope and The Mobile Medical Endowment Trust. www.productionsbylittleredhen.com Seeds Classic Rock 5K and Fun Run 8:00 AM 7300 Dolphin Street, Daphne Join SEEDS (Supporting Educational Enrichment in Daphne’s Schools) for its annual Classic Rock 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The certified 5K and 1-mile courses wind through Olde Towne Daphne on a mostly flat circuit with the finish at Daphne City Hall. Post-race party includes live classic rock music, good food, great children’s activities all under the oaks at Daphne City Hall. Bring your lawn chair and join the fun! www.active.com Ballyhoo Arts Festival 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, 225 East 24th Avenue, Gulf Shores Ballyhoo Festival is a celebration of art and culture in Gulf Shores, Alabama, March 4, 9am-5pm/ Fine art, cultural exchange with the Poarch Creek Indians, demonstrations, music, great food, children’s art activities, Petting Zoo,Ballyhoo train rides for children and Ballyhoo Queen Contest. www.ballyhoofestival.com BCHBA Annual Home & Product Showcase 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Highway 98, Daphne Home & Remodeling Product Show www.bchba.com
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Monday March 6
Gulf Shores Entertainment Series - Gershwin with a Twist ($35) 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Kingston Trio will perform on March 6 and 7. www.gulfshoresal.gov
Tuesday March 7
Baldwin County Economic Development Alliance Job Fair 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Daphne Civic Center, 2603 U.S.
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Highway 98, Daphne Job fair to be held at Daphne Civic Center. www.daphneciviccenter.org Gulf Shores Entertainment Series - Gershwin with a Twist ($35) 7:00 PM Erie Meyer Civic Center, 1930 West 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Kingston Trio will perform on March 6 and 7. www.gulfshoresal.gov
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“The Eastern Shore: The Place and the People” Lecture at Spanish Fort Library (Free) 6:00 PM Spanish Fort Public Library, 7361 Spanish Fort Boulevard, Spanish Fort Historic Blakeley State Park will be partnering with the Spanish Fort Public Library for a series of special events as part of a unique program entitled “The Eastern Shore: The Place and the People.” Two of Alabama’s premier experts in their fields will discuss Eastern Shore’s original inhabitants and the environment they called home. www.blakeleypark.com/Events.asp South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Twelve Angry Men” 7:00 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from March 9 12 and March 16 - 19. www.sbct.biz
Friday March 10
Remembering World War 2 Fort Gaines, 51 Bienville Boulevard, Mobile 75th Anniversary of WW2 events from 1941-1945. Authentic weapon demonstrations, camping, uniforms, at Beautiful Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island Alabama. March 10-12. dauphinisland.org
South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Twelve Angry Men” 7:00 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W 2nd Street, Gulf Shores Show will play from March 9 12 and March 16 - 19. www.sbct.biz
9:00 AM Blakely State Park, 34745 State Highway 225, Spanish Fort Historic Blakeley State Park will be partnering with the Spanish Fort Public Library for a series of special events as part of a unique program entitled “The Eastern Shore: The Place and the People.” The Park welcomes Dr. Ramie Gougeon, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of West Florida, for a discussion of the Native Americans which called its grounds home over 2,000 years ago. www.blakeleypark.com/Events.asp 2017 Orange Beach Festival of Art 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Coastal Arts Center, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach Come and explore visual arts and arts and crafts as well as the talents of glass artists, potters, painters, sculptors, watercolorists, textile artists and wood artists. There will also be a children’s art area, food, entertainment and more. (251) 981-2787 www.orangebeachartsfestival.com South Baldwin Community Theater presents “Twelve Angry Men” 7:00 PM South Baldwin Community Theatre, 2022 W
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2017 Orange Beach Festival of Art 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Coastal Arts Center, 26389 Canal Road, Orange Beach Come and explore visual arts and arts and crafts as well as the talents of glass artists, potters, painters, sculptors, watercolorists, textile artists and wood artists. There will also be a children’s art area, food, entertainment and more. (251) 981-2787 www.orangebeachartsfestival.com
Classes/Meetings Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections (APAC)
Offering Adoptive Family Support Group Meetings in Baldwin County the 3rd Monday of each month. The meeting is held at Eastern Shore Church of Christ, 1209 Daphne Ave, in Daphne from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Parent, Youth/Teen group and childcare is available. Topic discussions by adoption professionals and ceu’s for foster families are offered. For more information call 251-4602727 or 1-800-489-1886 or www.childrensaid.org. APAC also offers free counseling services to adoptive families. Celebration MOPS Fairhope Celebration MOPS meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Celebration Church, 8180 Dyer Road, Fairhope. Childcare is provided and is included in the fees. There is an annual $23.95 MOPS International membership fee and $30 per semester. Call the church office for info at 251-928-0343 or like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/celebrationmopsfairhopeal. Daily Living Skills Group for parents with Children on the Spectrum Held the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at The Family Center, 27365 Pollard Road, Daphne. Focus is on daily living needs of families and their children, such as: Safety issues; How to have a family dinner out; Ways to assist with transition; How to talk with people who stare; Your questions, comments and suggestions. Limited childcare slots are available. For more information, please contact Judy Bradshaw: (251) 990-7781. Fairhope MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) We meet 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. every 2nd & 4th Monday (during the school year) at Fairhope United Methodist Church. All mothers of young children are welcome. Email fairhopemops@yahoo.com for how to register. Father Central of Daphne *Positive Fathering, A New & Improved Parenting Class Just For Men, $75 giftcard upon completion. Mondays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call 251-626-1610 to register, held at The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Chill Skills” - Anger Management by appointment. $25 giftcard upon completion. Call 251-626-1610 schedule, The Exchange Club Family Center of Baldwin County, 27365 Pollard Rd., Daphne, near the YMCA. *Nurturing Parenting, everything you need to know but were afraid to ask. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., 12-week rotating series. Jump in on any Thursday! Call 251-6261610 to register, 27365 Pollard Rd, Daphne. MOPS on the Eastern Shore MOPS stands for “Mothers of Preschoolers” - but don’t let that confuse you. MOPS is about meeting the needs of every mom of a child from conception through kindergarten with local groups of moms just like you. 7100 Spanish Fort Blvd., Spanish Fort. 1st Thursday of the Month (September through May). Dinner & Child Care are provided. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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http://www.mopsontheeasternshore.shutterfly.com/ Facebook.com/MopsOnTheEasternShore. Shepherd’s Place (Christian Life Center) Ministry for memory & physically challenged. Mondays & Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 South Section Street, Fairhope. 928-1148. Single Mom Ministry Sponsored by Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, this prayer and support group for single moms is designed to provide a safe and prayerful environment where group members are able to express themselves among others who will listen, care, and lift each other up. Each participant will receive one bag of non-perishable food items each week. Child care will be provided. Light snacks and soft drinks will be served. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 6-7 PM at Fairhope Avenue Baptist Family Life Center, 8717 Fairhope Ave. 251-928-0890. SOS (Survivors of Suicide) This group is for adults who has ever lost a loved one to suicide. If it has been 5 days or 50 years since the loss, this group is here for you. SOS meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of EVERY month from 6:30 to approximately 8:00 p.m. at the Fairhope United Methodist Church, 155 S. Section Street, Fairhope. The support group is facilitated by a professional and co-facilitated by two survivors. There are no dues. For more information, please email jlbarber5@bellsouth.net or call 251-455-6453. Tango by the Bay ~ Argentine Basic classes are held every Tuesday from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. in Fairhope at Southern Edge Dance Studio, located behind Pizza Hut across from Thomas Hospital. 251 South Greeno, Fairhope. $5 per class (fee may be higher with special guest instructors). For more information, Cassie Fishbein 377-4069, cassief13@aol.com. South Baldwin Regional Medical Center offers the following classes: Your entire family can take part in several informative classes designed to help moms and dads welcome their special new addition to the family with more confidence. Classes cover topics including: Having A Healthy Pregnancy Nutrition, discomforts of pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and relaxation exercises. One session. $10. Prepared Childbirth Classes (Once a week for four weeks). Cost: $30 Week 1: Begin the Stages of Labor: The labor and delivery process, signs and stages of labor, options for coping, pain management, vaginal delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 2: Delivery and Cesarean Birth: A review of complications that may arise, use of special equipment, complete the stages of labor, cesarean delivery, and relaxation exercises. Week 3: New Born and Postpartum Care: Newborn appearance, caring for the newborn, infant safety, recognizing complications, relaxation exercises, and choosing a pediatrician. What to expect after delivery, understanding the physical and emotional changes to your body, and relaxation exercises. Week 4: The Art of Breast Feeding: The benefits of breast feeding for mother and baby, anatomy and physiology of the breast, how to breastfeed, and common difficulties. One session. • Tiny Toes members may enroll in Yoga, Water Aerobics and Expectant Mother Exercise classes through the Snook Family YMCA. The fee is $5 a class. There is a $3 fee for child care. There is no fee if you are already a member of the YMCA. All classes are located at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center–1613 North McKenzie Street Foley. Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Classroom A. • Please plan to attend the Healthy Pregnancy Class during your first trimester and the Prepared Childbirth Classes anytime after your 24th week of pregnancy. For more information or to enroll please call the OB Educator at 9493676 to schedule. Gift of Life The Gift of Life is a required maternity care program for Medicaid patients or Medicaid-eligible patients. The Gift of
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Life Program provides a caring system of prenatal services; education and care coordination for expectant moms and their babies. For information please contact 949-3781. Thomas Hospital offers the following classes: Breastfeeding Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Monthly, first Tuesday, 6 - 8 p.m. Free. Infant CPR and Safety Class Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required. To register call 2791373. Saturdays, 4 - 6 p.m. Moving Through Labor Childbirth Classes Three or four-week prepared childbirth class series which prepares the mother-to-be and her support partner for the labor and delivery experience. $30 fee for the class series. Thomas Fitness Center, (Fairhope) Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thomas Fitness Center (Fairhope) Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m. Thomas Medical Center (Daphne) Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call 251- 279-1373 or visit www. thomashospital.com for upcoming classes and registration. Natural Childbirth Classes, Fertility Awareness, Mother’s Comfort, Exercise and Nutrition For class schedule or more information call Geralyn Piizzotti, 251- 928-9396. Yourbodyyourbirth@bellsouth.net. Newborn Basics Class Held on the second Monday of every month from 6 – 8 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Free. No Preregistration required. Pre-admission Sessions 6 p.m. at Thomas Medical Center in Daphne. Pre-registration required. Sibling Class Thomas Hospital Fitness Center (Fairhope). Pre-registration required. To register call 279-1373. 10 - 11 a.m. Thomas Hospital offers the following support groups for the community: Alanon (Alcoholics Anonymous) Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at The Harbor at Thomas Hospital. Call 800-477-1104. Alateen Meetings are held every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room East Tower meeting room at Thomas Hospital. Call 391-1152 for more information. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 345-7645 or 438-9590 for more information. ALS Support Group Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 11 a.m. to noon at Thomas Medical Center. Call 205937-4415 for more information. Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Thomas Hospital Health Resource Center located at: 308 S. Greeno Road, Fairhope. Call 928-8650 for more information. Cancer Support Group for Women Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Morphy Conference Room. For more information, call Patti Huval at 209-1229. Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Group Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. at Thomas Medical Center. Call 251626-6337 for more information.
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By Deborah Diesen, Illustrated by Mary Lunquist (Farrar Straus Giroux / Macmillan) A mother and daughter gently plant bulbs in the earth and patiently pass time waiting for them to bloom. Over the following months they enjoy celebrations, daily adventures, trips and even moments of sadness. But throughout the days, their bulbs are silently growing slender stems towards the sun, dreaming of the day they will break the surface and bloom. With opening end papers that feature delicately illustrated tulip, hyacinth and daffodil bulbs and closing pages that show the fully bloomed flowers, this story offers a beautiful analogy of how the smallest seed of inspiration can eventually grow into fully bloomed reality. Find more reading recommendations at www.PageBookMedia.com.
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Monster Trucks
The Founder
MPAA Rating: PG Overall: B Violence: BSexual Content: AProfanity: AAlcohol / Drug Use: B The MPAA has rated Monster Trucks PG for action, peril, brief scary images, and some rude humor. The idea of literally portraying a monster truck is brought to life through smooth CGI animation and some childlike creativity in this aptly titled movie. When Mr. Tenneson (Rob Lowe), a greedy oil tycoon (the only flavor found in movies), insists on drilling into a high-pressure water vein that is suspected of harboring ancient life, a rather surprisingly large specimen shoots out of the pipe. Destroying the rig, it manages to get away -- but not before Tenneson and his geologist-partner, Jim Dowd (Thomas Lennon), get a glimpse of it. Worried their well will be shut down if it’s in danger of destroying a newfound creature’s habitat, the oil executives order their strongmen, headed up by Burke (Holt McCallany), to begin the chase with the goal of destroying the evidence. Not likely to last long on the lamb, the creature from the deep lagoon makes its way to a junkyard where it meets Tripp (Lucas Till). It’s late at night and the young man is busy working on his dream of fixing up an old truck and turning it into a classic monster. However, his efforts are interrupted when the “thing” slinks into the shop and is soon followed by the men pursuing it. A classic example of the boy-and-his-dog formula, it’s not long before Tripp is bonding with the blob, which he eventually names Creech. It turns out his new pet thrives on any petroleum product he can get his tentacles on. And when Creech slithers into the chassis of the grease monkey’s old truck, the teen is delighted to discover that his glow-in-the-dark appendages can make the wheels turn at highway speeds. Seriously, it may sound crazy, but the eight-year-olds in the audience will likely get more than revved up watching this motorized adventure. And to ensure the girls are engaged in the story too, the screenwriters toss in a mildly romantic distraction in the form of a brainy biologist named Meredith. Yes, these characters have brains and make a refreshing combo in a kids’ movie that demonstrates how both genders can contribute to saving the day without having to demean each other. Sadly, that’s not the case for the image of Big Oil. As usual, the oil developers are the real slimy monsters in this story -- a rather odd irony considering the purpose of this film is to get youngsters excited about trucks that drink gasoline like James Bond chugs martinis. Thankfully content is mainly limited to the peril involved in keeping Creech out of Tenneson’s reach. Little ones may be concerned for the creature’s fate but there is little doubt he will make his way to a happy ending. Perhaps a little more problematic for some audience members will be the discovery that Tripp’s estranged father (Rob Lowe) is dealing with an obvious alcohol problem.
MPAA Rating: PG-13 Overall: B Violence: B Sexual Content: B Profanity: D+ Alcohol / Drug Use: C The MPAA has rated The Founder PG-13 for brief strong language. What’s in a name? For Ray Kroc (played by Michael Keaton), the value of the right moniker might be worth selling your soul for! He knows for sure his surname isn’t suitable as a business title. Yet McDonald’s... now that one has potential. As a longtime salesman, Ray has flogged almost everything you can think of, but without many results. His patient wife (Laura Dern) puts up with his mad schemes, although she is growing tired of his long absences from home. When he returns to Illinois all abuzz about a visit to California, she tries to be supportive of his latest get-rich-quick opportunity. After meeting Dick and Mac McDonald (Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch) in San Bernardino, Ray believes the brothers’ unique approach to making and selling hamburgers could revolutionize the industry. Of course, he wants to be part of their story. Finagling a deal to become the McDonald brothers’ first franchise manager, Ray takes their model to the other side of the country where he uses his sales experience to convince others to buy into the concept. Although things get off to a slow start, they do eventually get cooking. And as his achievements grow, so does Ray’s ego. Soon he is taking credit for ideas that aren’t his own and overstepping the limits of his contract with Dick and Mac. As legal issues ensue, Ray’s appetite for success becomes so ravenous that he is willing to devour anyone or anything that stands in his way. While the corrupting power of greed is not a new theme in Hollywood movies, this one has the virtue of being based on a true story. Where the script fails however is in presenting a gradual chain of events showing Ray’s evolving motives. Instead, his change-of-face feels abrupt, and in turn makes this account seem too contrived to be real. Numerous profanities, a sexual expletive and finger gesture, along with frequent drinking and marital unfaithfulness are other reasons why this film may be a disappointment for family viewers. Today, the name McDonald’s is almost synonymous with the American Dream. This portrayal of the little men who conceived it, and the man who helped it grow into a global giant likely won’t encourage sympathy for either the fast food chain or free enterprise. Yet whether you love or hate the Golden Arches, or capitalism for that matter, the real guilty partner here is the human tendency to put fame and fortune above integrity and fairness. And that’s a reminder worth heeding regardless of what name we may want to give to selfish desires.
What Parents need to know about Monster Trucks... Violence: Frequent car/truck chases are depicted and result in crashes, rollovers, plunging down cliffs, crushing things and extensive property damage. Explosions are portrayed. Creatures are treated cruelly, shot with tranquilizer darts and threatened with poison and death. A mysterious monster makes scary noises and consumes petroleum products. Characters are frequently in peril and occasionally physically threated. Reckless driving and stunts are depicted. Sexual Content: A teen couple holds hands and camps out together over night – no sexual relations are implied. A woman kisses her boyfriend and it is assumed they live together. A character vomits. A boy’s low-riding pants reveal his butt crack. Profanity: Terms of deity are used as expletives. Alcohol / Drug Use: A man drinks at home after work, and it is implied that he is an alcoholic. An animal consumes a substance that makes him behave as though he is intoxicated. Eastern Shore Parents I February 2017
What Parents need to know about The Founder... Violence: A character works deals to his advantage, as well as breaks contracts and word-of-mouth agreements. Characters argue, and one man angrily hits his desk and car. Stress causes health issues. Teens loiter and litter outside a drive-in. Sexual Content: A married character flirts shamelessly with another man’s wife. Characters use a urinal in a bathroom (no detail shown). Teens kiss. A married couple are shown in bed together. Language: A sexual expletive is heard and a sexual finger gesture is shown. The script includes mild and moderate profanity, terms of deity and scatological slang. Alcohol / Drug Use: A character continuously turns to alcohol for solace or encouragement. Characters drink in social settings. Smoking is shown. 68
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Get tested DURING your pregnancy! Congenital syphilis is a disease that occurs when a mother with syphilis passes the infection on to her baby during pregnancy.
Congenital syphilis is PREVENTABLE Congenital syphilis can cause: • Miscarriage (losing the baby during pregnancy), stillbirth (a baby born dead), or death shortly after birth. • Up to 40% of babies born to women with untreated syphilis may be stillborn, or die from the infection as a newborn. Babies born with congenital syphilis can have: Deformed bones, severe anemia (low blood count), enlarged liver and spleen, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), nerve problems, like blindness or deafness, meningitis and skin rashes.
Get tested 8 weeks BEFORE delivery!
For more information, go to cdc.gov/std/syphilis.